Who can submit?
Women poets aged 18+ based in the UK, including trans women and any individual for whom woman is a meaningful identifier or lived experience, are eligible to submit.
Is there a theme?
The overarching theme is womanhood itself: the joys, the pain, and the defining moments that shape our lives. We’ve deliberately left the theme open to interpretation and we’re excited to read submissions that approach it in unexpected ways.
I’m not a member of the Women Poets’ Network, can I still submit?
Yes. Although the majority of contributors will be selected from within the Women Poets’ Network membership, we also welcome submissions from non-members who meet the eligibility requirements.
If you would like to join the Women Poets’ Network you can do so at any time.
I’m not a published poet/writer, can I still submit?
Yes! You don’t need to be a published poet to submit work for consideration. This opportunity is open to both published and unpublished writers, at any stage of their career.
What’s the deadline?
11.59 pm BST on Sunday 12 October 2025.
Is there a submission fee?
No.
How do I enter?
You can view the submission guidelines here.
If you have other questions or queries that aren’t covered here, please email Degna Stone at