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United Press runs the biggest free-to-enter annual poetry contest in the UK and gives £1000 to each annual winner.

We also run other big-prize poetry competitions. All are free to enter, and open to both new and established poets, young and old.

On this website you can read about our free service to young poets, our charity work, and you can submit a poem of your own.

We want to see your Poetry!

These are some of the letters we have received in the past from a selection of our aspiring poets.

Dear Editor, I take great pleasure in submitting my poem for the forthcoming poetry anthology. United Press Ltd in my estimation is second to none. Long may your company maintain your excellent service.

Alexander Baird, Dalry

Dear Editor, Thank you very much for the copy of Waking Dreams you sent to me, also the copy you sent for the family. They will appreciate this and it will be a treasured memory always. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Betty Ashcroft, Teignmouth

Dear Editor, I am just writing to thank you, I have received my copies of Flight of Fancy with my poem Nan, and am over the moon to see my work in print. Thank you for making my dream come true.

Cheryl Mills, Taunton

Dear Editor, I was delighted to receive my copy of Flight of Fancy, which arrived yesterday. I certainly do want to keep this beautifully presented book of poems. I also discovered one written by an old work colleague I hadn’t been in touch with for years, so I rang to congratulate her and renew our friendship.

Georgina Wright, Comber

Dear Editor, Many thanks for the calendars, which all arrived beautifully wrapped! Thank you for your care in making them. I intend to send one to friends in Australia.

Helen White, Skegness

Dear Editor, I think United Press has done so much for the poetry scene, encouraging people like me. It is so galling to see personalities having autobiographies published at the ripe old age of 29! It is not done on merit I’m sure.

Lynda Day Bidston, Bootle

Dear Editor, I would just like to thank you for the lovely framed certificate which I received from you yesterday. It is now hanging on my wall in front of my computer and will inspire me to continue writing.

Joan M Jones, Prestwich

Dear Editor, I telephoned today and spoke to Kim - to thank you for the lovely parcel of books (my book of poetry) which arrived this morning. I think she could tell that I was quite overwhelmed - they really are lovely! Thank you all so much.

Shirley C Daniels, Stockport

Dear Editor, I would like to thank you for your time and effort, reading and choosing my material, also for giving me the opportunity to publish my poem in your excellent book.

Andrew Powell, Sunderland

Dear Editor, The poetry books - Mixed Emotions and My Small World were a joy to behold and sit proudly on my bookshelf. Many thanks for offering such stimulating competitions - very inspirational!

Irene Brown, Lincoln

Dear Editor, I am writing to say how delighted I was with my calendars. They were much nicer than I expected and my family and friends who received them were delighted. In fact, I have been asked if I shall have more done for 2008.

Ann Cruickshanks, Scotland

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank you for publishing my poetry calendars for 2007. I have already posted them off to friends and family and comments relating to their presentation have been very favourable. Thank you for making this possible. Your efficiency is second to none!

Graham Smith, Kettering

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