2025
Kyogle Readers & Writers
Poetry Comp

Entries to our 2025 Poetry Competition are now Open.

Responding to the theme of ‘LIFE CHANGING’, we are inviting poems of any style, up to a maximum of 35 lines.

Total prize money of $500 awarded as follows:

1st prize: $250

2nd prize: $100

3rd prize: $50

Commended: 5 awards of $20

Any style of poem
Up to a maximum 35 lines, excluding title – no exceptions
Cover page: pdf or word doc with
- name
- phone number
- email
- poem title.
Poetry entry: pdf or word doc with
- poem title
- poetry
Preferred formatting: Times New Roman; 12pt font; 1.5 line spacing, Word doc or PDF

Entries will be judged by an independent panel of three poets from the local region, using criteria of Originality, Writing Quality and Use of Theme.
A separate form submission and entry fee is required for each poem entered.
Late entries will not be accepted

Direct enquiries to Vincent at poetry@kraw.com.au