The Briefly Write Poetry Prize is back… and bigger than ever before!
An annual poetry competition that celebrates and rewards bold, succinct writing, the Briefly Write Poetry Prize 2025 is the fifth instalment of this popular free-to-enter writing competition.
See the competition guidelines and enter here.
We are looking for well-crafted poems up to 10 lines, with innovative language, strong imagery and a subtle, focused composition.
Our biggest prize pot ever
This year, the minimum prize fund in the Briefly Write Poetry Prize is £80, divided as follows:
FIRST = £40 / SECOND = £25 / THIRD = £15. All shortlisted poets will also be paid.
We are committed to accessibility and, as such, entry is free for everyone. If you can, we would appreciate any support to help us meet the costs and boost the prize fund.
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