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The Poetry Trust would like to thank, support and promote the following organisations:

 

logo Acumen
POETRY is very much alive in Devon, home of the highly-respected literary journal Acumen and the Torbay Poetry Festival held each October. New and well-established poets appear in Acumen and at the Festival. There is a yearly open poetry competition run with the winner reading in Torbay or published in the magazine.
www.acumen-poetry.co.uk

 

logo Aldeburgh Music
After Sebald is a unique exploration of the life, work and remarkable influence of great European writer, the late WG Sebald. Across three days, his legacy will be celebrated; also features an exclusive Patti Smith concert created for this weekend. Aldeburgh Music, 28 – 30 January 2011.
www.aldeburgh.co.uk

 

image Anvil Press
Anvil Press is the oldest independent specialist poetry publisher in the UK. Founded in 1968 by Peter Jay, we publish new poetry in English and in translation, both contemporary and classic. We see real poetry as the unpredictable and undefinable art of language and imagination.
www.anvilpresspoetry.com

 

logo Cambridge Wordfest
Cambridge Wordfest 27/28 November A literary winter warmer with special guests to include Armistead Maupin, Jeanette Winterson, Steven Berkoff, Kate Mosse, Kate Fox, Hilary Spurling, Allison Pearson, Natasha Walter and Joe Dunthorne.
www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk

 

logo Candlestick Press
Candlestick Press publishes poetry pamphlets that have been described as "charming" (Robert McCrum, The Observer), "scrumptious" (Carol Ann Duffy) and "just what I would like to drop through the letterbox on my birthday" (Nigel Slater). You can find out why by visiting the website below or writing to us at Candlestick Press, Diversity House, 72 Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6LF. Tel: 07500 180 871.
www.candlestickpress.co.uk

 

logo Coffee-house poetry at the troubadour
… life, literature and the pursuit of happiness… in the famous Troubadour cellar-club: London's liveliest & best-loved poetry venue since the 1950s... ...with Monday night readings from contemporary poets, local, regional and international, colloquies on the state of the art and, at weekends, seminars on poets and poetries past and present, and unique themed creative-writing workshops...
www.coffeehousepoetry.org

 

logo Faber Academy
The Faber Academy is an exciting programme of creative-writing courses from Faber and Faber – everything from one-day workshops to 6-month courses, taught by the foremost practitioners in their fields. Past tutors include Andrew Motion, Seamus Heaney, Daljit Nagra, Jo Shapcott and Don Paterson.
www.faberacademy.co.uk

 

logo Faber and Faber
Faber and Faber is one of the great independent publishing houses in London. Established in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber, its first editor was T.S. Eliot. Its backlist features books by twelve Nobel Laureates and six Booker Prize-winners, and it boasts a thriving frontlist and new ventures such as the Faber Academy.
www.faber.co.uk

 

logo Green Books
We are an independent UK publishing company, producing books on a wide range of environmental and cultural issues. GREEN BY NAME, GREEN BY NATURE: All our books are printed on a minimum of 75% recycled paper, and wherever possible 100% recycled paper. All the printers we use are within 150 miles as the crow flies from our offices in Devon, and they use vegetable based inks. We don’t print overseas, thus reducing book miles and our carbon footprint.
www.greenbooks.co.uk

 

image Intersections: Architecture and Poetry
A conference investigating relationships between concrete and metaphorical structures across disciplines and cultures. The Courtauld Institute of Art, London, 3 - 4 June 2011 For booking information and the call for papers (deadline 31 January 2011), please visit the link below. Organised by Ayla Lepine e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)and Caroline Levitt e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
www.courtauld.ac.uk/researchforum/events/2010/summer/documents/INTERSECTIONS-callforpapers_3_.pdf

 

logo Jonathan Cape
The Cape Poetry list was launched in 1994, under the editorship of Robin Robertson, and publishes between four and six collections a year. There are currently over twenty poets on the list – including John Burnside, Anne Carson, Robert Crawford, Mark Doty, Vicki Feaver, Leontia Flynn, Adam Foulds, Michael Longley and Sharon Olds.
www.vintage-books.co.uk

 

image Magma
Magma’s unique variety comes from having a different editor every issue from the Magma group bringing fresh and contemporary poems, prose features and reviews. For 18 years Magma has published bestsellers like Seamus Heaney, Don Paterson and Jo Shapcott and is committed to giving unknown and emerging poets a voice. Browse our website at www.magmapoetry.com
www.magmapoetry.com

 

logo National Association of Literature Development
NALD is your professional body if you are involved in developing writers, readers and literature audiences. We provide networks, intelligence and information, mentoring and professional development, advice, advocacy. Together we make the difference.
www.nald.org

 

logo Poetry at UEA
MA in Creative Writing : Poetry
Join an internationally renowned writing programme and a thriving literary community. Tutors include Lavinia Greenlaw and George Szirtes.
For further information contact pgt.hum.admiss@uea.ac.uk

www.uea.ac.uk/lit

 

logo Poetry Library, Southbank Centre
POETRY INTERNATIONAL at Southbank Centre, 30 October – 7 November. Poets from around the globe bring us their perspectives on a changing world. Highlights include Michael Nyman Band on Paul Celan, Carol Ann Duffy, a tribute to Edwin Morgan, and Suheir Hammad and Tashweesh in a dynamic collaboration. View full listings
www.southbankcentre.co.uk

 

logo Poetry London
Poetry London is a leading international poetry magazine where acclaimed contemporary poets share pages with exciting new names. Published in March, June and October, each issue contains new poetry, incisive reviews and features, and a unique listings guide to a wide range of poetry events and resources throughout the UK.
http://www.poetrylondon.co.uk

 

logo StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, is a multi-faceted celebration of poetry. For 2011 StAnza will offer more than 70 events around the town of St Andrews in exciting and atmospheric venues ranging from a medieval undercroft to the friendly buzzing scene in the Byre Theatre festival hub. StAnza
http://www.stanzapoetry.org/index.php

 

logo The Poetry Business
The Poetry Business Competition: submit 20-24 pages of poetry for the chance to win publication, a share of £2000, publication in The North, a reading, and access to Compass Points, NAWE’s professional coaching service. This year's judge is Simon Armitage and the deadline is 29 November. See www.poetrybusiness.co.uk for details.
www.poetrybusiness.co.uk

 

image The Poetry School
The Poetry School offers dozens of courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials all round the country and online.Writing activities are pitched at levels for beginner, intermediate or advanced writers, and all are taught by expert poet-tutors - everything from a 30 week course of structured studies to a short burst of downloadable inspiration. See website for details or email administration@poetryschool.com or call 0207 582 1679
www.poetryschool.com

 

image The Poetry Translation Centre
The Poetry Translation Centre was established by the poet Sarah Maguire to translate contemporary poetry from Africa, Asia and Latin America to a high literary standard. We organise readings and workshops, and publish a range of chapbooks and podcasts featuring the work of the world’s greatest living poets, in both the original language and English translation. Find us on ITunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/poetry-translation-centre/id392269965
www.poetrytranslation.org