Competitions
Our competitions are built for emerging writers and artists - creative opportunities that do not feel locked behind industry walls. Start with what is open now, or join the newsletter to hear about future calls.
Submission Guide
Before you submit your work, please ensure your entry is complete and your payment has been processed. We are looking for work that feels raw, alive, and unapologetically messy.
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Read the competition rules before submitting. Ensure your poem meets the brief and is ready to be uploaded.
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Pay the entry fee using by buying a ticket on the shop page. Please save your payment reference.
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Email hello@messymediums.co.uk with your poem entry/entries, your ticket and payment reference.
Entries cannot be processed until both payment and submission have been received. Please check your spam folder for confirmation emails.