Wednesday 15 June 2016

The Poetry Book Fair Competition

There is a wonderful sounding poetry book festival in London, Conway Hall 17th September. I hope Poetry Ireland is taking some Irish publishers over to spread the word.

They have a competition.
1 x WINNER will receive: £200 to spend at the fair,  A short reading at the fair,
Your poem displayed to hundreds of visitors on the day

3 x RUNNERS UP will receive: £20 to spend at the fair, A short reading at the fair
 Your poem displayed to hundreds of visitors on the day 

Judged by Joey Connolly, Chrissy Williams Guest Judge: Jo Shapcott

Deadline: Monday 1st August, 2016 

How to Enter: We’re looking for a short poem (14 lines max.) about love – any kind of love – to welcome visitors to this year’s Poetry Book Fair at Conway Hall, London, on Saturday 17th September 2016.

Visit this webpage  to see the full rules and regulations, and to enter

Fees are £5 for one poem, or £10 for three poems.

1 comment:

Donna OShaughnessy said...

Just hello and thanks again for doing all the foot work on these opportunities. This emerging writer in Illinois is forever grateful.