Poetry competition: The London Magazine Poetry Prize 2025

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24 January 2025
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Win publication in the esteemed literary journal as well as cash prizes

The London Magazine is the UK's oldest literary journal, and through its Poetry Prize looks for new voices to publish.

The first prize is £500 and there are second and third prizes of £300 and £200. The winning entries will be published in future issues of The London Magazine. This year's judges are Fiona Benson, Jason Allen-Paisant and Mai Serhan.

Enter original, unpublished poems up to 40 lines in any style or form.

The entry fee is £10 per poem, and £5 for subsequent entries. All profits will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

The closing date is 31 March.

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For full details see the website.

 

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