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Closing date: Sun 30 Nov 2025

The International Dark Poets Prize: Edition IV is now open for entries.

Entrants are welcome to submit poems of a maximum of 250 words (not including title) exploring beauty within darkness. Previously published poems are welcome.

The winner will receive a cash prize of £1,000, a Dark Poets Prize Winner certification, and an official Dark Poets Club t-shirt.

Judges:  Christopher Sedgwick and Erika Jane

Find out more about Dark Poets Prize IV
Entry fee: £6
Adults