Applications are now open for the inaugural Women Poets’ Prize, a biennial award established by the Rebecca Swift Foundation.
In honour of Rebecca’s work in support of women and literature, the Women Poets’ Prize offers three female-identifying poets a programme of creative professional development in collaboration with partner organisations Faber and Faber, Bath Spa University, The Literary Consultancy, RADA, City Lit, Verve Festival, and The Poetry School.
Each of the three winners will be paired with a poetry mentor in addition to a pastoral coach so as to nurture both craft and well-being. Winners will also receive a monetary award of £1,000.
The Women Poets’ Prize 2018 judges are Fiona Sampson, Moniza Alvi, and Sarah Howe.
There is no entry fee.
For further information, visit the Rebecca Swift Foundation’s website
Deadline: 11pm on Monday 23rd July 2018