Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize
VI Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize 2027: Open to Poets Worldwide with No Entry Fee
Editorial DALYA is accepting submissions for the VI Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize, an international poetry competition open to writers regardless of nationality, gender or language.
The competition seeks to encourage poetry writing and reading from around the world. Poets may submit an original, unpublished full-length collection written in any official language of the world.
There is no entry fee, and the winner will receive publication, translation into another European language, 50 copies of the published book and royalties.
The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2027.
About the VI Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize
The Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize is organised by Editorial DALYA with the aim of promoting poetry and encouraging writers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds to participate on equal terms.
There are no restrictions on the subject, form or style of the poetry submitted.
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Eligibility for the Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize
The competition is open internationally.
Applicants should note the following requirements:
- You may write the poetry manuscript in any official language of the world.
- Each writer may submit only one manuscript.
- Translations of another writer’s work are not eligible.
- Poems may address any subject and use any form or style.
- The manuscript must contain between 500 and 800 verses or lines.
- The collection must be new and original.
- The manuscript must not have been previously published in any form.
- The manuscript must not have previously won an award.
There is no fee to enter and no hidden cost for applicants.
Prize for the Winner
The winner of the VI Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize will receive:
- Translation of the winning collection into another European language
- Publication of the collection as a bilingual edition
- 50 copies of the published book
- Royalties from the publisher’s edition
Editorial DALYA will publish the awarded work within 12 months, excluding delays caused by force majeure.
The winning writer will not be required to pay publication fees, co-publishing costs or similar expenses.
Prizes for Finalists
Finalists will also receive publication benefits.
Each finalist will receive:
- Publication of the collection in a Spanish edition
- 10 copies of the published book
- Royalties from the publisher’s edition
A finalist may decline publication but must communicate that decision by email within three months.
How to Submit
Writers should submit their manuscripts through the application links provided on the Editorial DALYA poetry platform or the Editorial DALYA website.
The submitted document must have a front page containing:
- The title of the poetry collection
- The author’s name or pseudonym
Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their submission.
Important Dates
The key dates for the 2027 competition are:
- Submission deadline: January 15, 2027
- Finalists selected: By March 31, 2027
- Winner selected: By April 30, 2027
The date of the final decision is tentative and may be delayed if extensive translation is required before the jury can assess the finalist manuscripts.
Finalists will be contacted by email. An awarded writer will then be required to resubmit the manuscript with personal information, including their name, headshot, address, nationality and bio-bibliographical information.
The winner will be announced on Editorial DALYA’s website, social media platforms and through the media.
Deadline: January 15, 2027.
Applications can be submitted through poetry.edalya.com or the Editorial DALYA website.
