Please follow the submission instructions below to submit your poem(s) to the New Writers Poetry Competition 2025.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS – ENTER UP TO THREE POEMS
- Entries must be received by 23.59 (UK time) on Thursday 17th July 2025.
- Make your payment through PayPal (using the button/link below) corresponding to the number of entries you wish to submit (£10 for one, £18 for two, £26 for three).
- Make a note of your PayPal Transaction ID. After payment has been made it will redirect you back to this page.
- Fill in your PayPal Transaction ID, name, your email address, pen name/alias (optional) and the title(s) of your poem(s) in the Entry Form below.
- Upload your poem(s) by clicking ‘Choose File’, ensuring it is in one of the supported file types (Microsoft Word Document or PDF). If you want to replace the file, click the red cross (the red cross does not signify an error, it just shows the file is attached).
- Read the Competition Rules, Terms & Conditions and tick the box to confirm you have done so and that you agree to them.
- Click to sign up to our monthly newsletter (optional but gives access to free-to-enter writing competitions with cash prizes, writing tips and more).
- Once you have submitted your poem (s), your entry will be sent to the judges at NewWriters.org.uk.
- You will receive two confirmation emails, one from PayPal confirming your payment and one from New Writers confirming receipt of your entry.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email from NewWriters.org.uk within 24 hours (and it’s not in your spam folder), please send us a message: david@newwriters.org.uk.
New Writers Poetry Competition 2025 – Payment
Please click the PayPal button, select the number of poems you wish to submit and pay the corresponding fee BEFORE completing and submitting the Entry Form.
Click the button below or use this payment link: PAY HERE.
