The Plough Poetry Prize 2025

Now in its twenty second year, the Plough Poetry Prize is an international open competition for poems in English up to 40 lines on any subject. It is run by the Plough Arts Centre in Devon, England.

The contest is open to anyone. Entries must be in English.

Poems must be the original work of the entrant, unpublished, and must not have won a prize in any other competition.

FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it’s your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.

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