The Alchemy Spoon submission window opens soon

January 12, 2026 ~ Nichola May

Alchemy Spoon's submission window for issue 18 will be open from the 1st to 28th February 2026. Up to three poems on the theme of 'bugs' can be submitted, each with a max of 40 lines. Alchemy Spoon also request a brief bio. Poets should include their name at the end of each poem. Submission … Continue reading The Alchemy Spoon submission window opens soon

VERVE Festival call for emerging experimental works

September 4, 2025September 2, 2025 ~ Nichola May

As part of their 2026 festival programme, VERVE Poetry Festival are launching WORK IN POETRY — an open call for emerging experimental works in live poetry and spoken word. They are seeking poets, performers and artists working in and around poetry who are developing: * Scratch performances or works-in-progress * Experimental or interdisciplinary approaches * … Continue reading VERVE Festival call for emerging experimental works