July, 2025
Event Details
The New Writers Poetry Competition is open to poets from anywhere in the world. Entries may be poems on any theme or subject up to a maximum of 42 lines
Event Details
The New Writers Poetry Competition is open to poets from anywhere in the world. Entries may be poems on any theme or subject up to a maximum of 42 lines (excluding the title).
Prizes: 1st: £1,200; 2nd: £300; 3rd: £150; 4th to 6th: £50 each
The six winning entries will be published on the NewWriters.org.uk website and in the next New Writers Anthology
10% of the proceeds of the competition will be split between two UK-registered charities, First Story and The Funzi and Bodo Trust.
Head Judge: Katrina Moinet (Prize-winning writer of poetry and prose).
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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