Faber New Poets 2014-15

Open to those who have yet to publish a first collection or pamphlet, Faber New Poets offers mentoring, pamphlet publication and financial support. Its exists to encourage new writers at a crucial point in their career. Open to those who have yet to publish a first collection or pamphlet, the scheme offers mentoring, pamphlet publication and financial support.

Assembling a first collection can seem like a daunting challenge to a young poet: how do they know when the manuscript is ready? How many poems should it contain? Whose opinions should they seek out? Can it be better to wait?

By offering a tri-partite package of financial assistance, mentorship and pamphlet publication, the Faber New Poets scheme intends to provide support and direction for four new poets to develop their work in 2014-15.

The successful candidates will be announced in Spring 2015, drawn from the advice of a panel of experienced poets and prominent practitioners from the poetry world.

For more information and to apply