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Bournemouth Writing Prize 2027 - Short Story and Poetry Competition
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-08-15
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Bournemouth University
- Deadline
- 15 August 2026
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- £1,000 for the winner in each category (Short Story and Poetry), £300 for second place and £200 for third place, Inclusion in the Bournemouth Writing Prize anthology, Tickets and accommodation for the Bournemouth Writing Festival celebration event
- Disciplines
- writing, poetry, short story
About this opportunity
The Bournemouth Writing Prize 2027 is an international competition for short stories and poetry, organized by Bournemouth University in partnership with The Blair Partnership and Artfulscribe. It offers substantial cash prizes and publication opportunities. Entry is £10, with a 20% early bird discount available until May 31st. The competition supports Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots UK initiative.
Who can apply
- International short story and poetry competition.
- Entries are open for writers from across the UK and around the world.