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Jan 19
So proud to announce the shortlist for the pamphlet/chapbook competition. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit.
livecanon.co.uk/competitions…
PS if you are waiting on the collections shortlist, it will be live on Wednesday
#poetrycommunity
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Live Canon Poetry retweeted
14 Nov 2025
Happy that my poem 'How to ferment your past’ is longlisted in this year’s @LiveCanon Single Poem Competition, in sparkling company! 🤩
livecanon.co.uk/.../product/…
Thanks to the judge Nina Murray, and congrats to all!
#poetrycommunity #poetrycompetiton #livecanonpoemcompetition
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Live Canon Poetry retweeted
27 Oct 2025
The most exciting new anthology of poems that you will see today is the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY available here:
livecanon.co.uk/store/produc…
Crammed full of delicious, crunchy, moreish poems from the most inspirational poets writing today. Grab it now!
#poetry
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2 Nov 2025
WINTER POETRY TREASURE HUNT - December 2025.
Book here: shorturl.at/Znv3c
Fill your December with poetry, a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature.
Join other poetry lovers, discover new writers, revisit old favourites, get competitive!
Happy Hunting!
#poetry
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27 Oct 2025
The most exciting new anthology of poems that you will see today is the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY available here:
livecanon.co.uk/store/produc…
Crammed full of delicious, crunchy, moreish poems from the most inspirational poets writing today. Grab it now!
#poetry
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25 Oct 2025
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION is…
LAUREN THOMAS!
Our biggest and most poetic congratulations to this fabulous poet for her winning poem “The Beekeeper of Heligan”.
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25 Oct 2025
Runner up:
“We never found the river” by Laura Theis
Honorary mentions:
“The Cows on Testing Day” by Ilse Pedler
“The Final Foley Session: Climate Emergency” by Jane Thomas
“How Fungi Unmake and Remake the World and it’s Holy” by Anne Cooper
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25 Oct 2025
This was an absolutely staggering short (and long) list so many congratulations to all poets recognised. Thanks to all who entered and thanks so much to our sensational judge Nina Murray.
See the full list here:
livecanon.co.uk
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23 Oct 2025
Today’s the Day!
The long & short list for the Live Canon poetry competition is here!
livecanon.co.uk/competitions...
Join us this evening for the anthology reading & winner’s announcement!
Book here: shorturl.at/ZIttZ
#poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity #poetry #poetryaddict
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Live Canon Poetry retweeted
17 Oct 2025
This is unexpected and wonderful news. Thank you to @IvorsAcademy . Incredibly proud to be nominated.
It’s the first year that librettists and lyricists have been nominated alongside composers, so really didn’t see it coming: ivorsacademy.com/news/34-com…)
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Live Canon Poetry retweeted
10 Sep 2025
Would you like feedback on your poetry?
Take part in intimate online group for guidance from our director Dr Helen Eastman.
7pm on Tue, 7 Oct 2025
The session will have a max of 6 poets, each bringing 2 poems.
Limited places - book now!
shorturl.at/pOe4n
#poetry
ALT A hillside and river with words ‘poetry feedback’ dancing down the horizon
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Live Canon Poetry retweeted
13 Sep 2025
Our Winter Poetry Treasure Hunt is now open to booking.
Fill your December with poets and poetry, with a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature.
Book or gift to another poetry lover here: shorturl.at/6V6cT
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#poetry #treasurehunt #poetryaddict #poems
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15 Sep 2025
LIVE CANON 2025 COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY & PRIZEWINNER ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT
7.30PM THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
Join us online for a reading of the shortlist for this prestigious prize & an announcement of the winner by guest judge, Nina Murray.
Book here: shorturl.at/hHQnM
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12 Sep 2025
3 Sep 2025
DEADLINE: 11.59 PM FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
This poetry competition is for full collections. 3 books will win a publication contract with Live Canon!
See full info & submit here:
livecanon.submittable.com/su…
#poetrycollection #poetrycompetition #poetry
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10 Sep 2025
Poetry Collection Competition!
Don’t miss the deadline…
3 Sep 2025
DEADLINE: 11.59 PM FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
This poetry competition is for full collections. 3 books will win a publication contract with Live Canon!
See full info & submit here:
livecanon.submittable.com/su…
#poetrycollection #poetrycompetition #poetry
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9 Sep 2025
Feedback workshop - Small Group
Tue, 7 Oct 2025 19:00 - 21:30 BST
Book Here Now!
shorturl.at/Oz58L
Bring two poems to the group and get feedback from peers and the tutor.
#poetryworkshop #poetryclass #livecanon #poetryfeedback
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