On Shakespeare's Sonnets: A Poets' Celebration A project of Writers & Artists (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About 2016 marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, and to celebrate this important year we’ve come together with The Arden Shakespeare and the Royal Society of Literature to offer an exclusive competition, open to published and aspiring poets alike. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contestPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time contest Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Sonnet.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.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) On Shakespeare's Sonnets: A Poets' Celebration 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 ProjectsBloomsbury Kids' Books DNQBloomsbury Publishing DNQBloomsbury Spark DNQRowman & Littlefield BELIEVED DEFUNCTWriters & Artists Short Story Competition DNQ 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