More than Words
Poetry & Short Story Competitions 2024
2024 competitions are open for entries
Closing date: 12 August 2024 (11.59pm)
Rules and how to enter:
Open Poetry Competition
Open to anyone who is resident in the UK and is age 19 yrs or older.
Prizes 1st £100 2nd £75 3rd £50
Plus £50 for a commended North Somerset author, if not a prizewinner.
Up to three poems of no more than 40 lines each can be submitted.
Entry fee £5 per poem (when paying please give the same email address as that used to submit your entry)
Open Short Story Competition
Open to North Somerset postcode residents only, age 19yrs or older.
Prizes 1st £100 2nd £75 3rd £50
One short story, no longer than 500 words, can be submitted.
Entry fee £5 (when paying please give the same email address as that used to submit your entry)
Entry fees
Entry fees are due for our 19+ competitions only.
When paying please give the same email address as that used to submit your entry.
Poetry Competition for Young People (14-18yrs)
Open to North Somerset postcode residents who are 14-18 years of age only.
Prizes 1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £25
Up to three poems of no more than 40 lines can be submitted.
Short Story Competition for Young People (14-18yrs)
Open to North Somerset postcode residents who are 14-18 years of age only
Prizes 1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £25
One short story, no longer than 500 words, can be submitted.
Entry fees
Junior competitions are free to enter