In response to a year of fear and confusion, toxic political discourse and strained relationships, New Beginnings is a poetry competition seeking to celebrate the theme of New Beginnings, open to all those who feel their voice was silenced in 2020 – from anyone in the world, any age. The competition will result in an anthology, scheduled to be published in September.

Poetry length: up to 100 lines or 750 words, only one (must be previously unpublished) poem per applicant.

Prizes:
1st prize - £200
2nd prize - £100
Special mentions at the judges’ discretion.
All of the poems on the shortlist will be published in a volume, and everyone included will receive a copy of the book, and will be invited to take place in an online launch event.

Judges:
Miriam Halahmy (author and poet)
Denise Rawls (writer and head of communications at the National Theatre)
Hannah Fields (US publisher)
Tom Denbigh (Bristol Pride Poet Laureate)