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The 2026 International Book & Pamphlet Competition is open
Deadline: Sun 2 Nov 2025
The International Book & Pamphlet Competition is a short collection competition run annually by The Poetry Business. Now in its fourth decade, this is the most prestigious competition of its kind, and has launched the careers of many well established and successful poets. This year's judge is Kim Moore.
Entrants are invited to submit a collection of 20 pages of poetry. Two winners will be selected by the judge for publication under our award-winning imprint Smith|Doorstop Books. The two winners will also receive £500 each, publication in The North magazine, and readings at The Wordsworth Trust and online. Two runners-up will receive publication in a feature in The North magazine, an online reading and an honorarium of £100 each.
The two winners will receive expert close editing and support in extending their entry if they wish to up to 28 pages for pamphlet publication. They also have an opportunity to submit a full-length manuscript, which, where the judges feel it is appropriate, may be published as a book.
Full-price entry is £29. Subscribers to The North, Friends of the Poetry Business, and members of the Poetry Society are eligible for the discounted fee of £27. Free entry available on application.
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 and over at the time of entering. International entries are welcome.
Find out more here
Deadline: midnight on Sunday 2nd November 2025
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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