We are seeking eight poets with a strong publishing track record (magazines, anthologies, individual pamphlet and possibly a first collection), real promise and clear evidence of commitment.

Aldeburgh Eight is the natural progression of The Poetry Trust’s Advanced Seminar which ran successfully each March from 2007-2011. The principle aim remains – to devise a unique opportunity, professional and creative, for eight carefully selected poets early in their publishing careers.

Seminar participants will begin with an immersive three days at the international Aldeburgh Poetry Festival, immediately followed by an intensive five-day rural retreat. A once-in-a-lifetime eight days of accelerated poetry development.

Participants will stay together throughout – during the Festival at Elizabeth Court in Aldeburgh (7-9 November) and then 12 miles inland at Bruisyard Hall, near Saxmundham (11-15 November).

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