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Mslexia and Poetry Book Society Women’s Poetry Prize submission deadline

The Poetry Book Society (PBS) is delighted to be partnering with Mslexia on this prestigious women’s poetry prize. All women poets are invited to submit poems to this exciting competition, the winner of which will receive £2,000, an optional writing retreat with PBS Selector Sandeep Parmar and a residency kindly …

Mslexia and Poetry Book Society Women’s Pamphlet Competition submission deadline

The Poetry Book Society (PBS) is delighted to be partnering with Mslexia on this prestigious women’s poetry prize. Women poets who have not previously had a full collection published are invited to submit a new poetry pamphlet for an entrance fee of £20 (or multiple pamphlets across multiple submissions). The …

Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate nomination deadline

Many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and the United States have appointed official poets laureate to help expand the understanding and appreciation for written poetry. Canada has also recognized this through the creation of this position. Nominated candidates must meet eligibility and selection criteria . In order …

How Not to Run a Reading Series!

Red Room Red Room, 85 E 4th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a reading series? Join Liars' League host Andrew Lloyd-Jones as he introduces curators from four of New York's most successful reading series for this special 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival Event: Suzanne Dottino of KGB’s long-running Sunday Night Fiction, Rachel Lyon of …

Victor, Bissett and Pitts at the Art Bar Poetry Series

Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …