Tuesday 16 April 2019

Poetry Writing Competitions

Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2019


To enter you simply have to send in your best poem, which you’ve written in class or at home, either by post or online.  The competition is open to anyone aged between 11-17 and the poems can be of any length and on any theme.  The competition closes at midnight on the 31st July 2019.

There are lots of great prizes on offer so why not give it a go!  For information click here.

Betjeman Poetry Prize creative writing competition 2019

Open to anyone between 10 and 13 years old, this competition invites you to write a poem on the theme of 'place'.  Prizes include cash, book tokens and family Eurostar tickets, as well as £5000 for the school of the winning poet.  The top 50 poems are also published in a poetry anthology.

The closing date is 31st July 2019 and you can enter online or by post.  For more information click here.

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