Winchester Poetry Festival are pleased to announce that the Winchester Poetry Prize 2018 is now open for entries from anyone aged 16 or over. Entries may be on any subject in any form or style and no longer than 40 lines. Judge: Liz Berry
First prize £1000, Second prize £500, Third prize £250. As in 2017 there will be a prize for the best poem by a Hampshire based poet sponsored by Warren & Son.
The prize will be judged by Liz Berry who will read all the entries and will be present the prizes to winners at the prize-giving event at the Winchester Poetry Festival on Saturday 6 October 2018.
Long-listed poets will be invited to read at the special prize-giving event in Winchester at which the winners will be announced. Winning and commended poems will also be published in a competition anthology to be launched on the day.
Entry fee is £5 for the first poem and £4 for each subsequent entry.
For further information, including full submission details, visit the Winchester Poetry Festival website
Closing deadline: Midnight, 31 July 2018