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14th OPEN POETRY COMPETITION 2012
Over £1200 Prize Fund

 

 

Three categories:

Free Verse (A)
Rhyming Poetry (B)
Humorous Poetry (C)

Free Verse & Rhyming Poetry
Judge: JOHN WHITWORTH, acclaimed poet and author
of nine books of poems and one on writing poetry

Humorous Poetry
Judge: JAYNE OSBORN, award-winning Northamptonshire poet

For categories A and B
1st prize £250, 2nd prize £150, 3rd prize £50
plus £10 awards for highly commended entries

For category C
1st prize £150, 2nd prize £100, 3rd prize £50
plus £10 awards for highly commended entries

 

 

  • Poems must not have been previously published, won an award or be currently entered in another competition
  • Poems, in English and not exceeding 40 lines, should be printed or typed on one side of A4 paper only, and are not returnable
  • Your name must not appear on any poem
  • Copyright remains with the poet
  • Entry fees are £3 per poem or 4 for £10, or £3.50 and £10.60 if paid on-line (to cover PayPal fees)
  • Deadline is Saturday 12th May 2012
  • An Awards Ceremony will take place at the Northampton Guildhall on Thursday 21st June 2012, at 7.00 pm, and the winning poems will be posted on the BBC and NLG websites
  • If you need assistance about sending your entries, click on Pat Archer to email her

 

 


Click here for on-line entry form

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