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WS Merwin announced as new US Poet Laureate | 14-Jul-10
The award-winning poet will take up the position of 17th US Poet Laureat in the autumn.
The award-winning poet will take up the position of 17th US Poet Laureat in the autumn.
Poetry Archive opens in New Zealand | 08-Jul-10
At the official opening on 25 July Nelson Wattie will be launching two new books: The Pop Artist's Garland: Selected Poems 1952-2009 by F. W. N. Wright and Rail Poems of NZ Aotearoa, edited by Mark Pirie.
At the official opening on 25 July Nelson Wattie will be launching two new books: The Pop Artist's Garland: Selected Poems 1952-2009 by F. W. N. Wright and Rail Poems of NZ Aotearoa, edited by Mark Pirie.
Shortlist announced for London Festival Fringe New Poetry Award | 04-Jul-10
15 poets' debut collections have been shortlisted for a £2,500 award.
15 poets' debut collections have been shortlisted for a £2,500 award.
Philip Gross wins Wales Book of the Year 2010 | 02-Jul-10
TS Eliot Award-winner wins for his themed collection 'I Spy Pinhole Eye'.
TS Eliot Award-winner wins for his themed collection 'I Spy Pinhole Eye'.
NEW POETRY SOCIETY EDUCATION POSTERS | 24-Jun-10
Bring poetry to life on walls across the land!
Bring poetry to life on walls across the land!
JUDGES APPOINTED FOR THE 2010 T S ELIOT PRIZE | 24-Jun-10
Anne Stevenson will be Chair of judges and the other two members of the panel will be Bernardine Evaristo and Michael Symmons Roberts.
Anne Stevenson will be Chair of judges and the other two members of the panel will be Bernardine Evaristo and Michael Symmons Roberts.
Aldeburgh First Collection Prize open for entries | 17-Jun-10
The Poetry Trust is inviting submissions for the best debut collection by a IK poet.
The Poetry Trust is inviting submissions for the best debut collection by a IK poet.
David Chaloner, 1944-2010 | 05-Jun-10
The poet David Chaloner has died. Author of 'Chocolate Sauce' and numerous other books and pamphlets, his 'Collected Poems' were published by Salt Publishing in 2005
The poet David Chaloner has died. Author of 'Chocolate Sauce' and numerous other books and pamphlets, his 'Collected Poems' were published by Salt Publishing in 2005
Wimbledon & The Poetry Trust announce first 'Championships Poet' | 23-May-10
The Poetry Trust has teamed up with Wimbledon to appoint the first 'Championships Poet': Matt Harvey
The Poetry Trust has teamed up with Wimbledon to appoint the first 'Championships Poet': Matt Harvey
Shortlist for Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets announced | 18-May-10
The Terrors, Tom Chivers (Nine Arches Press). The Titanic Café closes its doors and hits the rocks, David Hart (Nine Arches Press). Advice on Wearing Animal Prints, Selima Hill (Flarestack Poets). Devorgilla's Bridge, Hugh McMillan (Roncadora Press). The Reluctant Vegetarian, Richard Moorhead (Oystercatcher Press). ballast: a remix, Nii Ayikwei Parkes (tall-lighthouse).
The Terrors, Tom Chivers (Nine Arches Press). The Titanic Café closes its doors and hits the rocks, David Hart (Nine Arches Press). Advice on Wearing Animal Prints, Selima Hill (Flarestack Poets). Devorgilla's Bridge, Hugh McMillan (Roncadora Press). The Reluctant Vegetarian, Richard Moorhead (Oystercatcher Press). ballast: a remix, Nii Ayikwei Parkes (tall-lighthouse).
The winners of the 2010 Christopher Tower Poetry Prize | 09-May-10
Christopher Tower Poetry Prize, the UK's most prestigious award for 16 to 18 year old aspiring poets, were announced 24 March Christ Church in Oxford: Emily Harrison, first prize; Katie Woods, second prize; Megan Owens, third prize.
Christopher Tower Poetry Prize, the UK's most prestigious award for 16 to 18 year old aspiring poets, were announced 24 March Christ Church in Oxford: Emily Harrison, first prize; Katie Woods, second prize; Megan Owens, third prize.
The Wales Book of the Year Long List Announced | 25-Apr-10
This year's list is especially exciting because almost all the best books this year were by lesser-known or younger writers, notably the two novelists and the three poets
This year's list is especially exciting because almost all the best books this year were by lesser-known or younger writers, notably the two novelists and the three poets
Appeal for a worldwide reading on June 4 for Liao Yiwu | 24-Apr-10
-- and in commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre
-- and in commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre
Book now for Creative Writes workshops | 22-Apr-10
Places are available on workshops led by Nichola Charalambou.
Places are available on workshops led by Nichola Charalambou.
Winners of the National Poetry Competition announced | 03-Apr-10
Helen Dunmore wins first prize, awarded by Ruth Padel, Daljit Nagra and Neil Rollinson.
Helen Dunmore wins first prize, awarded by Ruth Padel, Daljit Nagra and Neil Rollinson.
Book now for Creative Writes workshops | 20-Feb-10
Limited space available for classes running in March and April.
Limited space available for classes running in March and April.
New poetry site for young people | 20-Feb-10
The Poetry Society has launched a new online magazine showcasing work by young people.
The Poetry Society has launched a new online magazine showcasing work by young people.
MANCHESTER M2: John Clare - a Celebration | 18-Feb-10
JUDITH ALLNATT will read from her new novel 'The Poet's Wife' (Transworld), a re-imagining of Clare & his family through the eyes of his wife Patty. Also present: Professor JOHN GOODRIDGE, Vice President of the John Clare Society, editor of two volumes of essays on Clare, and currently working on a monograph of Clare's poetry. MONDAY 22nd FEBRUARY, 6pm onwards. Manchester Central Library. Free event.
JUDITH ALLNATT will read from her new novel 'The Poet's Wife' (Transworld), a re-imagining of Clare & his family through the eyes of his wife Patty. Also present: Professor JOHN GOODRIDGE, Vice President of the John Clare Society, editor of two volumes of essays on Clare, and currently working on a monograph of Clare's poetry. MONDAY 22nd FEBRUARY, 6pm onwards. Manchester Central Library. Free event.
SUFFOLK: Deadline approaches for Fourth Advanced Poetry Seminar | 27-Jan-10
Expressions of interest are invited for The Poetry Trust's workshop aimed at those approaching a first collection.
Expressions of interest are invited for The Poetry Trust's workshop aimed at those approaching a first collection.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON: Hosking Houses Trust is looking for a writer in residence | 27-Jan-10
Trust founded on Virginia Woolf's claim that "woman needs money and a room of her own if she is to write" seeks applicants for its twelfth residency.
Trust founded on Virginia Woolf's claim that "woman needs money and a room of her own if she is to write" seeks applicants for its twelfth residency.
