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The International Dark Poets Prize: Edition V
Deadline: Fri 31 Jul 2026
This year’s prize offers poets worldwide the chance to explore the shadows of language and be recognised for their work with this being our biggest competition yet offering a total prize fund of £1,800 which includes awards for second and third place runners up.

Prizes
£1000 prize for the winning poem
£500 prize for 2nd place
£300 prize for 3rd place
Shortlist & Honourable Mentions and publication opportunities for selected entries

Previously published poems accepted (we believe great writing should not be confined to one platform)

Entry Fees
• £6 for 1 poem
• £10 for 3 poems
• £14 for 5 poems

Full competition details and the submission portal can be found here

Deadline: Friday 31st July 2026


Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Dark Poets Club
Contact Name:
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