Whispering Wisdom Prize Poetry Competition 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
The Whispering Wisdom Prize Poetry Competition for 2026 invites poets from around the world to showcase their work in this prestigious contest. With no thematic constraints, this competition is a unique opportunity where the judges are seeking poems that inspire us to perceive the world with fresh perspectives, adding depth and beauty to everyday experiences. The competition is open to both professional and amateur poets and provides a rare chance to have one's work appraised by a panel of distinguished judges.
Competition Details
- Theme: There is no specified theme for this year; however, the judges are interested in poems that illuminate our daily lives.
- Maximum Lines: 40 lines per poem.
- Judges: Chris Allen, founder of Whispering Wisdom, and Peter Devonald, an award-winning poet and screenwriter.
- Entry Fee: £5 for a single poem, with a reduced fee of £4 for each additional poem.
Benefits
- First Prize: £250
- Second Prize: £50
- Third Prize: £50
Eligibility criteria
- Open to everyone worldwide.
- Submissions must be original poems and unpublished.
- Works must be submitted in English.
- Maximum number of lines: 40 (excluding the title).