Poetry resources for poets, readers and writers
Independent poetry listings, courses, publishing, competitions, magazines, events and resources from The Poetry Kit.
December Poetry Workshop — four weeks of creative writing, £30. Find out more and book your place
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
COMPETITIONS
Our regularly updated listing of poetry competitions and opportunities.
POETRY COMPETITIONSMAGAZINES
Listings of independent and established English-language poetry magazines.
ONLINE MAGAZINESMAGAZINES OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Find poetry magazines currently inviting submissions.
Print magazines
UK | Republic of Ireland | USA | Canada | Australia | New Zealand | Europe | Asia
POETRY KIT COURSES
Wherever you are as a poet, we can help you get to the next level.
Courses for beginners and experienced poets, with mentoring and critique also available.
EXPLORE COURSESPOETRY KIT PUBLISHING
Looking for a publisher for your poetry collection?
The Poetry Kit Publishing Programme works with poets to develop strong manuscripts towards publication. Selected poets receive individual editorial guidance throughout preparation and publication.
PUBLISHING PROGRAMME
POETRY KIT NEWS
Books by Jim Bennett
What Poets Can Learn from Bob Dylan
The Cartographer - poems
COURSES FROM POETRY KIT
New for January: Poetry Reset begins 4 January 2027. Five weeks of fresh writing challenges and individual feedback. Early bird £65 until 23 December; £75 thereafter.
DISCOVER POETRY RESETPoetry Kit short courses
Explore new approaches to writing poetry through practical exercises, examples and individual feedback. See our current short-course programme for upcoming dates.
SHORT COURSESDecember Poetry Workshop
Four weeks — £30
Seasonal poetry exercises to enjoy around your Christmas preparations, with a short break for Christmas.
EXPLORE DECEMBER WORKSHOPMentoring & longer courses
Individual mentoring with Jim Bennett is designed around the needs of each participant. Places are limited.
POETRY KIT ARCHIVE & COMMUNITY
The Poetry Kit has supported online poetry discussion and independent poetry projects for many years.
PK Poetry List | PK List website | PKpages archive | Transparent Words | Poetry Kit Magazine | LUNCH
Poetry in the Plague Year 2020/21 - over 600 poems from 21 countries.
