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The National Poetry Competition
The Poetry Society's National Poetry Competition 2007 is now open for entries.
The judges this year are E A Markham, Michael Schmidt and Penelope Shuttle.
Closing date: 31 October
Entries accepted from all over the world
First prize: £5,000 Second Prize: £1,000 Third Prize: £500 Plus ten commendations of £50
Entry fees: £5 for the first entry, £3 for each subsequent entry. Free second entry for members of the Poetry Society.
Since it was established in 1978 by the Poetry Society, the National Poetry Competition has become the biggest and most prestigious poetry competition of its kind. Its popularity spans the globe, with entries received from all around the world. All entries are judged anonymously and past winners include both published and previously unknown poets.
Last year's winner, Mike Barlow, commented on how it had helped develop his writing career: 'being a National winner must raise awareness of your name and increase your chances of being considered seriously.'
To enter please visit www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/npc/ or send an A5 SAE to Competition Organiser (PBS) 22 Betterton Street, London, WC2H 9BX. For further enquiries please email competition@poetrysociety.org.uk
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