The next Arvon International Poetry Competition will open for entries on 13 May 2010. This year, the panel of judges will be chaired by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

This prestigious biennial competition was founded by Ted Hughes in 1980. The first ever winner was Andrew Motion. All entries are anonymously judged and the competition has a reputation for uncovering the poetic talent of the future.

Read more about the history of the International Poetry Competition. 

Please note that no entries will be accepted before 13 May. The deadline for entries will be in August 2010.  

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