The Internatioal Dark Poets Prize

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The International Dark Poets Prize: Edition IV, our largest yet, is now open for entries! This global poetry competition invites you to submit your most captivating poems that explore the beauty within darkness. The winner will receive the prestigious title of International Dark Poets Prize IV Winner and a cash prize of £1000.

 

Every entry will also be considered for publication, with the chance of being awarded an honourable mention. Previously published works are welcomed, as we believe your words should be shared and celebrated without limitation. Uncover the beauty in the shadows—submit your masterpieces via the form below!

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How to enter

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  • Entry Fee:

    • £6 per poem 

    • £10 for 3 poems (£3.33 per poem)

    • £14 for 5 poems (£2.80 per poem)

  • Maximum of 250 words per poem (not including title)

  • Word documents preferred

  • Include title and word count within document

  • Multiple poems can be uploaded individually or within a single word document, as long as they are clearly differentiated by title and word count

  • Entries close Monday 30th November

  • Winner announced beginning of January

  • All entries considered for publication

  • Judging: The DPC Editors and guest curators C.Sedgwick & Erika Jane

  • A portion of all submissions will be donated to mental health charity SANE

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The winner will receive

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  • Monetary prize of £1000 (or local currency equivalent)

  • Dark Poets Prize Winner certification

  • Official Dark Poets Club T-shirt

 

Don’t miss this chance to have your poetry celebrated and be the winner of the Dark Poets Prize.​​

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Be sure to follow us on either Instagram , Facebook or subscribe, to be kept up to date with announcements. 

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GOOD LUCK!

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