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The Gallery Press @thegallerypress.bsky.social · 2d

Delighted to see Vona Groarke on the shortlist for this year's
T. S. Eliot Prize for her collection, Infinity Pool. Congratulations to all selected authors.
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Bloodaxe Books @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social · 2d

We're delighted that Gillian Allnutt has been shortlisted for the 2025 @tseliotprize.bsky.social for her tenth poetry collection Lode. Many congratulations to all ten shortlisted poets.
www.bloodaxebooks.com/news?article...

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Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 2d

We're overjoyed to share that Catherine-Esther Cowie's debut collection Heirloom has been shortlisted for a 2025 @tseliotprize.bsky.social!

Well done Catherine-Esther, and all the other shortlisted poets and publishers! 🎉

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 2d

We are thrilled to be able to reveal this year's T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist!
Our judges have chosen ten books "of great range, suggestiveness and power; from Entebbe to Manitoba... there is something here for everyone."

Find out more now: tseliot.com/prize/news/

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 8d

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Chris Holifield, Director of the Poetry Book Society 2003–16 and Director of the T. S. Eliot Prize 2016–22, died on 3 September 2025.

Read our tribute to Chris in full: tseliot.com/prize/a-tire...

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 19d

To help you get to know your judges for the 2025 National Poetry Competition, we've asked each one to participate in a visual Q&A.

Next is Denise Saul, whose debut collection The Room Between Us (Pavilion / Liverpool University Press, 2022) was shortlisted for TS Eliot poetry prize 2022, (...)

The same muted, blue-grey background with white text. At the top, it reads: ... a poetry collection that helped inspired you to become a poet? Below is an image of Lyn Hejinian's 'My Life and My Life in the Nineties'. Behind the image are two smaller versions of the opaque question marks. Her answer, below the image, reads: Lyn Hejinian's My Life gave me permission as a poet to open up the spaces within and outside of a poem.

The same template as before. The question reads: ... an image that relates to something you enjoy doing outside of poetry? The image is of a colourful piece of art. Denise's response: I often visit art galleries. Photo from Emily Kam Kngwarray's current art exhibition at Tate Modern.

The question reads: ... a place where you feel most able to write? The image is of large, full, green tree above a river surrounded by greenery and blue skies. Denise's answer: As a keen walker, I am inspired to write in historical and urban green spaces. Photo - Hampton Court Park

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 18d

We were glad to hear the Laurel Prize shortlist readings in Bradford last night. Congratulations to this year’s winner Katrina Porteous for Rhizodont @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social announced by Chair of judges Kathleen Jamie @poetryschool.bsky.social

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 23d

The Poetry Society and the T.S. Eliot Prize are thrilled to announce the ten reviewers selected for this year's Young Critics Scheme. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel later for their video reviews of the T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist!

Find out more: poetrysociety.org.uk/news/t-s-eli...

Young Critics Scheme 2025: meet the cohort

Ten young writers have been chosen to take part in the fourth Young Critics Scheme, a partnership between The Poetry Society and the T.S. Eliot Prize

Anisha Minocha · Anna Jones
Aphra Le Levier-Bennett · Caleb Simon
Freya Gillard · Ishita Uppadhayay
Jay Mitra · Lucas Sheridan · Molly Knox
Shannon Clinton-Copeland

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 29d

Here's an excerpt from our video with Sarah Howe, discussing how her work's changed since she wrote her T.S. Eliot Prize-winning collection Loop of Jade (2015). To see the rest of the video and find out more, visit our new website: tseliot.com/prize/eliot-...

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 29d

Here's an excerpt from our video with Sarah Howe, discussing how her work's changed since she wrote her T.S. Eliot Prize-winning collection Loop of Jade (2015). To see the rest of the video and find out more, visit our new website: tseliot.com/prize/eliot-...

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's George Szirtes in the clip above, discussing his winning collection Reel (2004).

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last year, we invited three past T. S. Eliot Prize winners who we'd never got into a studio to record interviews and readings from their winning collections with us: George Szirtes, Sarah Howe and Hugo Williams. Read more and watch the videos in full at our website:
tseliot.com/prize/eliot-...

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last year, we invited three past T. S. Eliot Prize winners who we'd never got into a studio to record interviews and readings from their winning collections with us: George Szirtes, Sarah Howe and Hugo Williams. Read more and watch the videos in full at our website:
tseliot.com/prize/eliot-...

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Jul 31

Are you considering applying to take part in the Young Critics Scheme 2025? Find out more about why you should apply from Orla Davey: youtu.be/HT4iOkmr0K0?...

Orla Davey on why YOU should apply for the Young Critics 2025

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · Jul 21

Aged 18-25, based in the UK or Ireland, & interested in contemporary poetry?

We've just opened up applications for the 2025 Young Critics Scheme, run in partnership with the T.S. Eliot Prize! You'll attend workshops with leading critics and create a video review.

Find out more: bit.ly/4kKf0i0

This partnership programme offers ten emerging poetry reviewers aged 18-25 in the UK and Ireland the opportunity to review, via video, the poetry collections shortlisted for this year's T.S. Eliot Prize.

We are looking for writers who:
are excited, engaged and thoughtful readers of contemporary British and Irish poetry
can demonstrate good critical thinking and writing skills
are committed to developing these skills and learning more about reviewing poetry
are comfortable with video recording themselves and sharing those videos online

No previous reviewing or poetry writing experience is required!

As part of the scheme, you’ll...
Attend online workshops to develop your skills in reviewing, creating video content, and writing for publication
Learn from established poetry critics:

Helen Bowell: Ledbury Poetry Critic with reviews in The Poetry Review, Magma, The North, Poetry Wales and Ink, Sweat & Tears

Sana Goyal: Editor and Publishing Director of Wasafiri with reviews in The Guardian, Financial Times, Times Literary Supplement, and more

You’ll also...
Join a network of poetry critics, many of whom have published reviews in leading magazines and journals
Attend the T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist readings in London in January 2026

It’s completely free to take part. We can offer bursaries towards travelling to and staying in London.

Find out more & apply by Monday 18 August: bit.ly/Apply-YCS

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Jun 17

The T. S. Eliot Prize 2025 is open for submissions! Publishers can find out more information and how to submit online now: tseliot.com/prize/open-f...

2025 T. S. Eliot Prize Open for submissions until 31 July 2025

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · Jun 17

The T. S. Eliot Prize 2025 is open for submissions! Publishers can find out more information and how to submit online now: tseliot.com/prize/open-f...

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · May 19

It was a joy to take part in this podcast. Do give it a listen. So many fine episodes. Listen and rate. Thanks for having me on @gregorykearns.bsky.social #poetry @tseliotprize.bsky.social

Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · May 19

I’m thrilled to say that on today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way my guest is @revrachelmann.bsky.social. We talked about religious etymologies, the importance of humility and exploring the counter factual in poetry.

Check out the episode on Spotify

Episode 17: Rachel Mann

The Poems We Made Along The Way · Episode

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · May 14

The T. S. Eliot Foundation is delighted to announce the judges for the T. S. Eliot Prize 2025. Michael Hofmann will chair and will be joined on the panel by fellow poets Patience Agbabi and Niall Campbell.

Read more now: tseliot.com/prize/catego...

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