The Dark Poets Prize - Edition III

The International Dark Poets Prize: Edition III is now open for entries! This global poetry competition invites you to submit your most captivating poems that explore the beauty within darkness. The winner will receive the prestigious title of International ‘Dark Poets Prize’, Edition III Winner and a cash prize of £500.

Every entry will also be considered for publication, with the chance of being awarded an honourable mention. Poets can submit up to 15 entries, and previously published works are welcomed, as we believe your words should be shared and celebrated without limitation. Uncover the beauty in the shadows.

We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives.