The After The End Poetry Competition 2026 is open for entries.
Submission Guidelines
- Theme: “after the end,” exploring the temporal, ethical, social, or emotional dimensions of endings.
- Submissions may draw on personal, historical, or global events, reflect on lived experiences, or experiment with form and perspective.
- There are no restrictions on style or genre.
- Open to all writers internationally
- Submit one poem that reflects the project’s themes. Max. 40 lines.
Entry fee: Free to enter
Prizes:
- The winning entry will be awarded £200, with those gaining second and third place receiving £100 each.
- Selected winning poems will be featured on the After the End website and social media channels.
- All winners will contribute to a community of creative responses informing the broader research project.
Deadline: 1st December, 2026
Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.
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