The Martha Richardson Memorial Poetry Prize 2024

Our biennial poetry competion will be open for entries from August 1 to October 13.

You can find all the details by clicking the link below.

The judge, Melissa Watts, is also offering a poetry workshop, POLISH TO PUBLISH on Sunday 22 September. Details to follow!

Here’s what she says about the day:

Roll up your sleeves – this interactive workshop is designed to make your poem gleam.

Bring along some drafts and work through a range of guided activities that will have you appreciating your work in new and expansive ways. Be prepared to be challenged, you may need to kill your darlings, but the result will have you glistening in the slush pile.

Note: This class is designed to work with your existing drafts so please remember to bring them along.

So get thinking about the 2024 theme, The Bush, and we look forward to seeing all the entries come flooding in! First prize is $1000…