New2theScene

Competitions

Poetry Competition

Opening

October 6, 2024

Closing

December 1, 2024

Entry Fee

£
5

Topic

You decide! Let your imagination free.

Word Limit

400

First Prize

£50 vouchers

A huge achievement worth shouting about, the winning entry recieves the following:

  • £50 of New2theScene vouchers.
  • Interviewed by our New2theScene presenter for a winner’s edition podcast - a fantastic opportunity to introduce yourself to the literary world and potential publishers.
  • Featured in our 'Origins' blog - telling the world your journey, passions and dreams in the literary world.
  • Poem and author promoted on our website and across our social channels.
  • May feature in future anthologies – so you may see your words in print, fingers crossed!

Notable Mentions

£15 vouchers

A great achievement, notable mentions receive the following:

  • £15 of New2theScene vouchers.
  • May feature in future anthologies – so you may see your words in print, fingers crossed!

How to enter

  • Carefully read the rules, entry requirements and eligibility before submission.
  • Check you’re sending the final, best version of your submission.
  • Follow the format requirements for the competition (found in ‘Rules of entry’).
  • Pay your entry fee.
  • Check your emails and click the 'submit your story' button, remembering to copy your submission number.
  • Upload your entry, using your submission number as reference.
  • Good luck!
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FAQs

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