Hot on the heels of the 2016 Short Story Competition, Shooter offers the same shot at fame* and fortune** to the rising stars of the poetry world.

The 2016 Poetry Competition welcomes poems on any subject, in any style, up to 125 lines long. We’re looking for sharply observed poetry with strong ideas and imaginative use of language: in short, arresting poems that appeal to both the head and the heart.

In return for the entry fee of £3 per poem (or a discounted £8 for three poems), ALL ENTRANTS will receive an e-copy of Shooter’s winter issue, in which the winning poem will appear. The deadline for entries is October 30, 2016. Full guidelines can be found here; we look forward to reading your work!

*The winning poem will be published in the pages of Shooter and online, while the runner-up will be published on Shooter’s website.

**Cash prizes of £100 and £50 for the winner and runner-up.