PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM JUNE 2008

1 We ask for small collections of 20 to 24 pages of poems. Poems may be of any length. A long poem may take several pages.
2 There is a fee of £24 (£20 for North subscribers) per collection. You may submit as many collections as you wish.
3 Your real name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript. Choose a pen name and a title for your collection, and write both on every page.
4 Entries must be postmarked on or before 29 November 2008. Enclose the entry form, or a copy.
5 First stage winners will have a pamphlet published and receive an equal share of the cash prize, whether or not they choose to enter the second stage. First stage winners may choose to enter the second stage by submitting an extended manuscript (another 30-plus pages) at no extra charge, within one month of being asked. The final winner will have a book published, but not a pamphlet.
6 The poems should be for adults, in English, and typed on one side only of A4.
7 Poems may have been published elsewhere, but must not have previously appeared as a published collection. Copyright remains with the authors but The Poetry Business reserves the right to first UK publication of the collection for 12 months from publication. (This doesn’t prevent publication elsewhere of individual poems.)
8 To know the names of the winners, please enclose an s.a.e. marked ‘results’.
9 We are unable to return manuscripts or offer feedback.
10 The judges’ decision is final. If in the judges’ opinion no collection achieves a high enough standard, no prizewinner will be chosen. We reserve the right to change the panel of judges without notice.
11 Entry in the Competition will be deemed to be acceptance of these conditions.