About Poetry Society
The Poetry Society is a membership organization, open to all, whose stated aim is “to promote the study, use and enjoyment of poetry”.
The society was founded in London in February 1909 as the Poetry Recital Society, becoming the Poetry Society in 1912. Its first president was Lady Margaret Sackville.
From its current premises in Covent Garden, London, The Poetry Society publishes Poetry Review, Britain’s leading poetry magazine. Established in 1912, it provides a forum for poems from both new and established poets.
Its current editor is the poet Emily Berry, who succeeded Maurice Riordan in 2017. The magazine’s editor from 2005 to 2012 was Fiona Sampson.
There is a Poetry Café on the ground floor of the Poetry Society’s premises, and performance space in the basement, rooms being available for hire.
Benefits
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All 100 winners will be invited to a prestigious awards ceremony in London. If Covid-19 restrictions prevent this, an online alternative will be organised.
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The top 15 winners will have their poems printed in the winners’ print anthology, c. 25,000 copies of which are distributed to schools, libraries and poetry enthusiasts. The anthology is also available online.
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The 85 commended poets will have their work published in an online anthology and their names in the print anthology.
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The top 15 winners will be invited to attend a life-changing residential writing course at one of the prestigious Arvon Centres, or receive alternative sustained mentoring from a professional poet.
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All 100 winners receive a year’s Youth Membership of The Poetry Society.
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All 100 winners will receive a goody bag full of books and other treats donated by our generous supporters.
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All 100 winners benefit from ongoing support and encouragement from the Poetry Society via publication, performance and an internship programme. In the past year Foyle Young Poets have been featured on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 6, The Times and The Guardian, and have been seen at events at Ledbury Poetry Festival, Library Club, Proms Lates at the Royal Albert Hall and Wenlock Poetry Festival.
Requirements
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You must be aged between 11-17 years old by July 31, 2023.
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Entries will be accepted from anywhere in the world.
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Young poets can submit poems on any theme, of any length and of any style.
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Poems must be written in English.
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Poems must be the original work of the author and cannot have been published anywhere.
How to Apply
Go to Poetry Society on foyleyoungpoets.org to apply.
visit Poetry Society website for more details.
Application Deadline
July 31, 2023.
