The Portico Poetry Prize

A project of The Portico Library (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The guidelines are relatively loose; the only stipulations are that all poems entered must be linked in some way to the works of Charles Dickens.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time contest

Poetry Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 40 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

None found.

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: Postal.
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.

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The Portico Poetry Prize Submission Statistics

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Before Submitting

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Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026