The Philosopher’s Poet

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We thought you might be interested in entering The Tom Grass Spirit of Adventure Literary Prize.🗓️Free-to-enter until 28 February 2026A £15 submission fee applies 1-31 March.1,500-3,000 words, embodying the “Spirit of Adventure”Open to emerging writers over the age of 25 from around the world.£1000 for first prize, and two runners-up prizes, each £500.Enter on the Tom Grass Prize website: www.tomgrassprize.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

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Did you know there’s a secret poetry library hidden away in one of London’s most famous buildings – and it’s home to the largest public collection of modern poetry in the World.Find out more here: secretldn.com/national-poetry-library-london-royal-festival-hall/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pen to Print

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**3 DAYS TO GO!**From The Cauldron: Women's Voices in the 21st Century Short Story Competition**Win the opportunity for your work to be published in an anthology**Together Pen to Print, The Boathouse Studios and ByTheBook are delighted to launch a new short story competition, celebrating our diverse community of women writers and those writers who identify as female.We invite you to take up space on the page and share the stories – whether fiction or memoir – that make us who we are. You don’t need to be a professional writer – just someone with a story to tell. We’re looking for voices that challenge silence and celebrate the many ways women navigate and own our power. Twenty writers will have their work professionally edited and published in an anthology and will receive two complimentary copies of the book each.Find out how to enter: pentoprint.org/competitionsPlease read T's & C's before submittingClosing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 30 January 2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Philosopher’s Poet

Showcase: From Rice And Beans To Afternoon Tea + Sunday Barking Market + I Wasn’t Going To Go

Showcase: A B.A.D Influence + Old Dagenham + Coal + East (Street) Of Eden + Rising With Alfie