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New2theScene Poetry Competition 2026
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-12-06
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- NewWriters.org.uk (in partnership with New2theScene)
- Deadline
- 6 December 2026
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- First prize: Interview on the New2theScene podcast; £50 New2theScene vouchers; feature in 'Origins' blog; author bio and poem featured on website; social media promotion; publication in an anthology; potential future projects. Notable mentions: £15 vouchers; possible anthology inclusion.
- Disciplines
- poetry
About this opportunity
The New2theScene Poetry Competition 2026 is a virtual writing contest open to poets worldwide, hosted by NewWriters.org.uk in collaboration with New2theScene. It offers significant exposure through podcast features, website showcases, and anthology publication, with an entry fee of £5 and a word limit of 400. The competition aims to spotlight emerging literary talent.
Who can apply
- Open to published poets and amateurs from around the world.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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