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POETRY COMPETITIONS

The Prose Poem Competition 2023

The inaugural contest for the new Prose Poem Project is for prose poems up to 500 words.

Prose poems for the competition may be on any subject, and must be original and unpublished.

There are prizes of £100, £50 and £25, and honourable mentions will get £10. Winners and all shortlisted prose poems will be offered publication. The entry fee is £3 for one, £4.50 for two, and £6 for three. The closing date is 15 October. Website: https://theprosepoem.com/

The Cheltenham Poetry Festival International Poetry Prize 2023

The inaugural contest has a £200 first prize.

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