I am a previous winner of a Michael Marks Award. Can I still enter?

Yes, all entries are anonymous

Will there be any prizes for commended work?

No, there will only be one winner. We may publish online a selection of other work that stood out to the judges.

If I win, will I be expected to travel to both London for the event in December and to Grasmere?

If you win, we hope you’ll enjoy being a part of these events, which will celebrate your work, and we do expect that you will attend them. The Wordsworth Grasmere event will be planned in collaboration with the winner.

Can I enter work that has previously published?

Individual poems may have previously appeared in magazine, anthologies, newspapers etc. However, the portfolio of poems you submit must not have been published before as a series of poems, and individual poems must not already have been published in a full collection. The series also must not be part of a collection that is scheduled for publication before December 2025. You will find more detailed guidance about this type of query in our EPOTY 2024-2025 rules

When will winners be notified?

Winners will be notified by 15th November 2024.

How will I know that you have received my entry?

You will see a ‘success’ message on the entry portal page, followed by an email confirming receipt of your entry.

Can I enter more than one portfolio?

Yes, you will be able to upload more than one portfolio at the same time, when you fill out the entry form

Is this prize for UK residents only?

Yes, the prize is open only to poets living in the UK

How do I enter?

All entries must be through our Entry Portal. There, you will enter all of your information and be able to upload your portfolio.