The Waltraud Field International Poetry Competition 2023 We are delighted once again to launch
this year's Open Poetry Competition
for poems on any theme.
Shortlisted entries will be judged by Paul Francis, writer of political and topical poems
Closing date: 1 May 2023
Winners to be notified by September.
Winning entries published on this page
Competition Rules:
1. Maximum number of lines: 40
2. Poems must be the unpublished, original work of the entrant and should not be entered into any other competition or publication up to the end of the submission period.
3. Entry fee: £4 per poem or £10 for three poems. More than three poems: £3 per additional poem.
4. Each poem to be on a separate sheet with clear title. The poem must not show name, address or any other identifying marks, other than the title. Name (not nom-de-plume), address etc should be provided on the entry form below (postal entries).
5. Email entries must provide name, address, telephone, email, number of poems, poem titles and amount paid. Poems must be submitted as attachments, and not be incorporated in the email. See below re payment. Submission means that you have read and agree to the competition rules. Entries by email or by mail - not both.
6. The judge's decision is final.
7. Full copyright remains with the author. By entering this competition, you agree to the unrestricted right of Crewe & District Writers' Circle to publish the winning entries, and any highly recommended entries, on the Circle's website.
8. Please keep a copy of your work - entries cannot be returned.
9. After receipt, no amendments or corrections can be made, and no fees can be refunded.
10. Email entries to be sent to cdwcomp@gmail.com
11. Payment can be by BACS transfer. Account name: Crewe & District Writers' Circle; sort code: 089299; account no:65755497. Please ensure that your identity is clear on your BACS transfer reference.
12. Postal entries/cheques should be made out to Crewe & District Writers' Circle and sent to: The Open Poetry Competition Secretary, Crewe & District Writers' Circle, 72 Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7SW.
Please write your name and address on the back of the cheque so that it can be linked to your entry. Thank you.
1. Maximum number of lines: 40
2. Poems must be the unpublished, original work of the entrant and should not be entered into any other competition or publication up to the end of the submission period.
3. Entry fee: £4 per poem or £10 for three poems. More than three poems: £3 per additional poem.
4. Each poem to be on a separate sheet with clear title. The poem must not show name, address or any other identifying marks, other than the title. Name (not nom-de-plume), address etc should be provided on the entry form below (postal entries).
5. Email entries must provide name, address, telephone, email, number of poems, poem titles and amount paid. Poems must be submitted as attachments, and not be incorporated in the email. See below re payment. Submission means that you have read and agree to the competition rules. Entries by email or by mail - not both.
6. The judge's decision is final.
7. Full copyright remains with the author. By entering this competition, you agree to the unrestricted right of Crewe & District Writers' Circle to publish the winning entries, and any highly recommended entries, on the Circle's website.
8. Please keep a copy of your work - entries cannot be returned.
9. After receipt, no amendments or corrections can be made, and no fees can be refunded.
10. Email entries to be sent to cdwcomp@gmail.com
11. Payment can be by BACS transfer. Account name: Crewe & District Writers' Circle; sort code: 089299; account no:65755497. Please ensure that your identity is clear on your BACS transfer reference.
12. Postal entries/cheques should be made out to Crewe & District Writers' Circle and sent to: The Open Poetry Competition Secretary, Crewe & District Writers' Circle, 72 Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7SW.
Please write your name and address on the back of the cheque so that it can be linked to your entry. Thank you.
The Waltraud Field Open Poetry Competition 2023
ENTRY FORM (BLOCK CAPS)
Postal entries - please print out and post completed form with your poems.
NAME...........................................................................
ADDRESS................................................................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................POST/ZIP CODE........................................................
TEL.............................................................................. EMAIL.........................................................................
I have read and agree to the competition rules. SIGNATURE .......................................................................
Poem entries:
1.................................................................................. 2 ..................................................................................
3.................................................................................. 4...................................................................................
5..................................................................................
I enclose a cheque to the value of £...........................
Post your entries together with payments and this form to: The Open Poetry Competition Secretary,
Crewe & District Writers' Circle, 72 Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7SW
How did you hear about this competition?.........................................................................................................
ENTRY FORM (BLOCK CAPS)
Postal entries - please print out and post completed form with your poems.
NAME...........................................................................
ADDRESS................................................................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................POST/ZIP CODE........................................................
TEL.............................................................................. EMAIL.........................................................................
I have read and agree to the competition rules. SIGNATURE .......................................................................
Poem entries:
1.................................................................................. 2 ..................................................................................
3.................................................................................. 4...................................................................................
5..................................................................................
I enclose a cheque to the value of £...........................
Post your entries together with payments and this form to: The Open Poetry Competition Secretary,
Crewe & District Writers' Circle, 72 Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7SW
How did you hear about this competition?.........................................................................................................