The Bridgette James Poetry Competition | How to Apply
The 2025 Bridgette James Poetry Competition Theme: “Nature and You” | Submission Deadline: May 8, 2025 (Noon BST) Entry Fee:
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Poetry contests
The Auburn Witness Poetry Prize | Win $1000
Call for Submissions: The 2025 Auburn Witness Poetry Prize Submission Window: May 1 – June 1 Prize: $1,000 + Publication
Read MoreThe Joe Ushie Poetry Prize | Win $500
The Joe Ushie Poetry Prize is back, celebrating the enduring power of poetry as a tool for truth-telling, connection,
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The Ralph Angel Poetry Prize | How to Apply ($250)
Win $250 and a Letterpress Broadside Each year, Foundlings Press honors the legacy of acclaimed poet Ralph Angel by inviting
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The Idumaese Alao Prize for Literature 2025 | How to Apply (₦100,000)
Deadline: May 10, 2025 | Prize: ₦100,000 The Idumaese Alao Foundation (IAF) invites entries for the 2025 Idumaese Alao
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2025 Misfit Poems Prize | How to Apply ($2500)
Poetry has long been a space for creative expression, but some poems defy convention, break boundaries, and refuse to fit
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Spencer Poetry Awards Sonnet Competition | How to Apply
If you love writing sonnets, the Spencer Poetry Awards Sonnet Competition offers a chance to showcase your work and win
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2025 Prime Number Magazine Awards | How to Apply ($1500 + Publication)
Deadline: March 31, 2025 The Prime Number Magazine Awards celebrate excellence in poetry and short fiction, offering cash prizes and
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The Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry 2025 | How to Apply ($1500)
The Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry is now open for submissions! This annual award, named in honor of the
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