Key dates for your calendar in 2026 / 2027
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17 October 2026
Full 2026 results announced here and on social media. Anthologies published.
15 November 2026
Our 2027 competition opens!
31 May 2027
Competition deadline!
30 July 2027
Short-listed titles in poetry, short story and flash fiction announced on BP website and social media
9 September 2027
Winning and Highly Commended writers notified.
16 October 2027
Full results announced here and on social media.
Anthologies published with the winning and Highly Commended poems, short stories and flash fiction stories.
15 November 2027
Our 2028 competition opens!
