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After the End Poetry Competition

A project of After the End Project

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.
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About

Poems should engage with the concept of "after the end," exploring the temporal, ethical, social, or emotional dimensions of endings. Submissions may draw on personal, historical, or global events, reflect on lived experiences, or experiment with form and perspective. There are no restrictions on style or genre. We encourage innovative, reflective, and boundary-pushing poetry that amplifies underrepresented voices and perspectives.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom
Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Awarded 1 x per year

AI Policy

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Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 40 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: GBP £200 winning prize.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text. Video.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

After the End Poetry Competition Submission Statistics

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.

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Accuracy
We have received 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
68 min | 147.1 mean avg | 150.0 median | 246 max days (62.2 std dev)
Pending
2 responses are pending (291 min | 291.5 mean avg | 291.5 median | 292 max days waiting | 0.7 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 07 Mar 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Nov 2025.
Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 23:39 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.

  • Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
  • Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
  • Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
  • Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 26 May 2026

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