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Our current competition: New Writers Poetry Writing Competition 2026 – Deadline: 15th July 2026. Prizes: 1st: £1,000; 4x Runners-up: £100.
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The Chaotic Creators Poetry Contest is open for entries of up to 42 lines on any theme and from anywhere in the world. Low-income creators can apply for free entry via email.
This competition is open to beginners, experts and anyone in between. The winner will receive a cash prize of £50 (subject to increase if they receive more entries than anticipated). ALL* entries will be published on our online magazine.
*Entries that violate the rules highlighted below will not be published or considered.
Find full rules online and read before entering. Buy your entry online and submit via email to chaoticcreatorsmagazine@gmail.com.
Chaotic Creators was started to celebrate imperfection, process, and passion in creativity, and this competition is an extension of that. They’re especially encouraging entries from underrepresented voices and emerging writers. The organisers plan to announce winners before the end of July.
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