Introducing the Brotherton Poetry Prize
The Brotherton Poetry Prize is open to anyone in the world over the age of 18 who hasn’t yet published a full collection of poems (a chapbook or pamphlet does not count as a full collection). Entries to the competition should include no more than 200 lines of poetry in up to five individual poems.
The winner will receive £1,000 and the opportunity to develop their creative practice with the University of Leeds Poetry Centre.
Four runners-up will each receive £200.
The poems of the five shortlisted poets will be published as an anthology by Carcanet Press. All entrants who provide a UK postal address will receive a copy of the anthology on publication. The shortlisted poets will be invited to take part in a series of readings and events held at the University of Leeds and in other venues in Yorkshire.
All shortlisted poets will receive travel expenses up to £150 to cover expenses associated with the competition announcement. Expenses for Uk-based poets associated with events may be reimbursed.
The Brotherton Poetry Prize is generously supported by the Charles Brotherton Trust.