Holland Park Press Poetry & Politics Competition A project of Holland Park Press Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2016). We provide the following information as an archive. About The theme of this poetry competition is poetry and politics, so in order to enter your poem it must be about any aspect of politics. Your poem can be about international politics or instead be about something political much more closer to home. So, you can express a vision on world politics, or indeed about a decision made by your local council. For example, you can address politics and religion, or the political aspects of war. The poem can be about civil liberties or threats against them, about social injustices, or even about the politics of the use of certain words or language. The opportunities of this theme are endless. We don’t have to agree with your opinions, but we do want to be touched in some way by your poem, inspired by its imagery and, of course, look for a beautiful use of language. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Politics/Political Science. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Holland Park Press Poetry & Politics 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBrexit in Poetry Competition CLOSEDForeign Voices Poetry Competition CLOSEDHolland Park Press CLOSEDHolland Park Press Magazine DNQI is Another Short Story Competition CLOSEDIs Royalty Relevant? A Poetry Competition CLOSED Before SubmittingWe 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. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only