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Our current competition: New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2026 – Deadline: 30th Apr 2026. Prizes: 1st: £1,000; 4x Runners-up: £100.
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The fourth edition of the Dark Poets Prize is open for entries until 30th November 2025. The winner will receive £1000, a certificate of the win, and Dark Poets Club merchandise. More information can be found on the competition site.
Dark Poets Club is a global collective for all inspiring, emerging, and established poets whose written expressions lean towards “darker” themes, or as we like to call it, real-world rawness. They love poetry that is beautiful, honest, and comes from that deeper voice within. While many publications may find your expression a little too heavy, the Dark Poets Club want to read, love, and share it. They always encourage our club members to stay true to their art and never sugarcoat it for anybody.
A portion of funds from the Dark Poets Prize IV submissions will be donated to SANE, a mental health charity doing vital work to support people affected by mental illness.
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