I’m often asked about the Purpose of Poetry. Usually, I’m armed with a scattering of stock answers, duty bound to …
Beyond Submissions by Naush Sabah
I found myself in conversation with another editor recently and realised that despite being a published poet herself, she didn’t …
Winners announced for the 2022 Women Poets’ Prize
Poets Prerana Kumar, Dillon Jaxx and Jennifer Lee Tsai have been announced as the winners of the 2022 Women Poets’ …
Women Poets’ Prize 2022 – our longlisted poets, in their own words…
We’re delighted to announce the thirty poets who make up our 2022 longlist for the Women Poets’ Prize
On entering poetry competitions: Tips from a sifter reader by Julia Webb
As a freelancer and believer in the power of the written word I have many hats – some I wear …
Women Poets’ Prize 2022 launches with a new festival in partnership with the National Centre for Writing
Writers and artists including Helen Mort, Victoria Adukwei Bulley and Sophie Herxheimer lead programme of workshops and performances, with the …