August 2026 – Poetry Publisher

The International Welsh Poetry Competition Anthology – The Final Cut

The International Welsh Poetry Competition organisers have just published their fourth and final anthology of 100 winning poems. ‘This anthology has poems by some fantastic writers from all corners of the globe, including Gill Learner, Kerry Rawlinson, Gareth Alun Roberts, Jenny

Kerry Rawlinson Wins The 2026 Welsh Poetry Competition

The International Welsh Poetry Competition 2026 organisers have announced the winners of their prestigious 20th contest, judged by Welsh writer Mick Evans, and the overall winner was Kerry Rawlinson for the poem ‘Kokanee, Spawning’. The winners were as follows: First place: Kokanee, Spawning – Kerry Rawlinson, (British

Maya Poetry Book Awards – Longlist Announced 2026

The Maya Poetry Book Awards have had a great year, with many more books entered than the previous year. Judge Dave Lewis has had a tough job, but has just announced the top 25 poetry collections on his longlist. Recognised for championing

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