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Winner: Your Favourite Poem competition
Congratulations to Kirsten Johnson, the winner of our favorite poems competition. Kirsten's choice was a brave one: an unfashionable...
May 31, 2024


Spread the word about your favourite poem…and win!
Here’s your chance to celebrate a poem that has changed the way you see the world. Send us copy of a poem that means a lot to you (or a...
Apr 30, 2024


Time is up: pencils down!
Many thanks to all poets who responded to our call for submissions. The window is now closed, and the submission form has been disabled....
Apr 22, 2024


5 Islands Press Welcomes Eight New Poets
Selection of manuscripts from our call for submissions now complete: eight fine new poets added to our 2025 list


Congratulations to Newcastle Prize Winners
Managing Editor Mark Tredinnick amongst the winners in the Newcastle Prize


Winner, "Rimas Dissolutas" Competition
Congratulations to Richard Perin, the winner of our "Rimas Dissolutas" competition. Richard's tender and affecting short poem manages...
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