Disabled Poets Prize 2025
The 2025 Disabled Poets Prize is now open for entries from deaf and disabled people aged 18+ based in the UK. The Prize is looking to find the best, original poetry created by deaf and disabled writers. It offers financial and development prizes for 6 shortlisted winners in each category. It’s free to enter (with a recommended donation of £7 towards the prize’s costs) and has two categories:
● Best single poem
● Best unpublished pamphlet
This year’s judges are Polly Atkin, Khairani Barokka and Jamie Hale. Selected writers will receive a cash prize, along with career development opportunities courtesy of competition partners Spread the Word, CRIPtic Arts, The Literary Consultancy and Arvon Foundation. The winner of the Best Unpublished Pamphlet prize will also be offered the opportunity to have their book published by Verve Poetry Press.
Submissions are open until Monday 4 November. Information in also available in BSL and audio formats
