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Poet-in-Residence - SOUND: Plymouth Poetry Festival
Deadline: Fri 16 Jan 2026
Plymouth Poetry Festival is recruiting for a poet-in-residence to spend three days in Plymouth over the festival week in April 2026 working with community groups in the north of the city, as well as running a workshop for the general public and performing at locally run events.

SOUND: Plymouth Poetry Festival takes place between 10th - 19th April 2026 and is seeking a poet-in-residence to work with families from underrepresented Plymouth communities across three days during the festival.

The chosen writer will run workshops with families in the north of the city exploring poetry as a means of self-expression and creativity. The poet will be invited to attend and perform at community-led events, and run a workshop of their choosing with the general public.

Fee:

- £900 payment for the three-day residency
- £750 towards your travel, accommodation, and any other associated costs

Find out more here

Deadline: Friday 16 January 2026

Additional Information:
Location:
Plymouth
Region(s):
South West England

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Literature Works
Contact Name:
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