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Winner, "Rimas Dissolutas" Competition
Congratulations to Richard Perin, the winner of our "Rimas Dissolutas" competition. Richard's tender and affecting short poem manages...
Jul 31, 2024


Challenge: In the tradition of the troubadours
Do you want to try your hand at a poetic form that you have almost certainly never tried before, and may not have even heard of? Here's...
Jun 20, 2024


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


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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