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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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Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest
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Run by Winning Writers (with co-sponsor, Duotrope), The Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest is open to entries of up to 250 lines and there are two prizes to go for: the Tom Howard prize of $3,500 is awarded for a poem in any style or genre, while the Margaret Reid Prize, also of $3,500, is awarded for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style.
The results of the contest will be announced on 15th April 2026. Please see the competition website for the full entry details.
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