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Waltham Forest Poetry Competition 2022

Seeking poems (40 lines max) on the theme of Community. The competition is open to UK and international writers, and includes separate categories for adults and under-18s. There are also special prizes for people who live, work or study in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and a prize for the funniest poem overall. Entrants may submit up to six poems.

Prizes
First: £400 adults, £50 young poets
Second: £200 adults, £30 young poets
Third: £100 adults, £20 young poets
Waltham Forest prizes: first £50, second £30, third £20 (both categories)
Funniest poem: £100

Judge
Andreena Leeanne

Closing date
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Entry fee
Adults £3 first poem | £1 subsequent poems | Under-18s free