Morecambe Poetry Festival 2026 anthology submission

Morecambe Poetry Festival are inviting previously unpublished poetry submissions for their 2026 anthology. Submit one poem only (or a sequence of very short poems) with a total maximum of 40 lines. Submission is free. All selected contributors will be offered copies at 25% off the cover price. Deadline is 1 May 2026. Further details can … Continue reading Morecambe Poetry Festival 2026 anthology submission

Verve Poetry Press open for pamphlet submissions through April 2026

Verve Poetry Press have a month-long submissions window from 1-30 April for poetry pamphlet manuscripts. Verve pamphlets are typically 22-36 pages long and contain 20-30 poems. Manuscripts should be accompanied by a one-page document detailing the poet's "poetic journey so far" - favourite poetry books,, poetry performers, poetry events and workshops attended, etc., plus future … Continue reading Verve Poetry Press open for pamphlet submissions through April 2026

Free poetry writing prompts from The Poetry Society

Check out the Poetry Society webpage for downloadable sheets of  poetry writing prompts. The prompts have been written by past winners and longlisted poets from previous National Poetry competitions, including Emily Breeds, Mark Fiddes, Audrey Colasanti, Kristen Mears, and Kate Wakeling, Laurie Bolger, Vasiliki Albedo, Tim Kiely, Robert Maslen, and Jessa Brown. You can also find … Continue reading Free poetry writing prompts from The Poetry Society