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All poets who enter the heats are required to bring two copies (typed) of their poem for the judges to read while they perform.
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Two judges will read the work and score on written merit.
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The audience will vote for their two favourite poets
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Time limit for the heat is 2 minutes and the judges will deduct points for those who go over the time limit.
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All poems performed at Poetry Idol must have been written in the last twelve months and not previously published or on offer to other literary magazines.
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For the heats a random draw will operate to determine the running order. Poets must arrive 30 minutes before the advertised starting time.
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Poets must contact their local library to book a place in the heats.
The top four poets from each heat will be eligible to submit their work to be considered for publication in the Paradise Anthology.
Note some libraries or community centres where Poetry idol are held may have children present so explicit language or content may not be appropriate.