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Women's Poetry Competition 2018
For a single poem.
Judged by the UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duff
1st Prize: £2000 plus publication in both MslexiaStylish and lively site for quarterly UK literary magazine read by 12,000 'committed' women writers. Good range of quality writing, information and advice with news, reviews, competitions and interviews, all presented in a friendly fashion. Praised by Helen Dunmore as 'astute, invigorating and above all an excellent read.' www.mslexia.co.uk and the PBS Bulletin, as well a mentorship with PBS Book Selector Sandeep Parmar and a Cove Park writing retreat.
2nd Prize: £400, 3rd Prize: £200
17 finalists win £25 each. Read more
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