The Interwoven project by Renard Press seeks to celebrate identity and community through poetry.

The anthology resulting from the competition – scheduled for November – will be a celebration of all that which unites us – the people, places and forces which have in our power to use for good.

Details:

Competition opened on Tuesday 10th June 2025; closes on Sunday 13th July 2025

Longlist announced 1st September 2025

Shortlist announced 6th October 2025

Winners announced at a virtual launch in November 2025

Entry cost: free

Open to: anyone, anywhere, any age. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who do not feel the aspect of community/ies they’re writing about to be represented in traditional or mainstream media.

Poetry length: up to 100 lines or 750 words (whichever is lower), only one (previously unpublished) poem per applicant.

1st prize: £200

2nd prize: £100

Special mentions at the judges’ discretion.

All of the poems on the shortlist will be published in a volume, everyone included will receive a copy of the book, and will be invited to take place in an online launch event.

• There is no minimum (or maximum) age requirement for entry, but please bear in mind that if you’re under 18 you legally need to have parental or guardian consent to enter. Anyone can submit, but please read the brief first and make sure that your poem and entry fits.
• The work must be your own, and we ask that you don’t submit it elsewhere in the mean time.
• Please do not include photographs or illustrations.
• Please only submit once – we will only consider your first entry if you enter again.
• Entries must be received by 11.59PM on Sunday 13th July 2025 to be considered.