Free Verse: The Poetry Book Fair 2016

We’re delighted to announce this year’s Poetry Book Fair will be held on Saturday 17th September.

It should feel just the same (though with a little more space for browsing this year!), with 80+ publishers and free readings and discussions through the day, followed by a lively evening at the nearby Square Pig & Pen pub.

Poetry  Competition

1 x WINNER will receive: £200 to spend at the fair,  A short reading at the fair,

Your poem displayed to hundreds of visitors on the day

3 x RUNNERS UP will receive: £20 to spend at the fair, A short reading at the fair

Your poem displayed to hundreds of visitors on the day

Judged by Joey Connolly, Chrissy Williams Guest Judge: Jo Shapcott

Deadline: Monday 1st August, 2016 

How to Enter: We’re looking for a short poem (14 lines max.) about love – any kind of love – to welcome visitors to this year’s Poetry Book Fair at Conway Hall, London, on Saturday 17th September 2016.

Visit this webpage  to see the full rules and regulations, and to enter

Fees are £5 for one poem, or £10 for three poems.