Welsh Writers

The largest English-language poetry award in Wales, is set to launch its momentous 20th and final annual contest this month. • Great judge – Mick Evans • Cash prizes and anthology publication • Last chance to be part of history

The International Poetry Book Awards returns with renewed ambition and expanded opportunities for poets worldwide, officially launching on 1 January 2026. The 2026 awards promise to be the most exciting yet!

Napier Marten has been named the winner of the 2025 Poetry Book Awards for his dazzling debut collection Taplash Meditations.

The organisers of the international Poetry Book Awards have just announced the 'Top 25' (longlist) of the best poetry books submitted this year.

The organisers of the international Welsh Poetry Competition have announced the winners of their prestigious 19th contest, judged by Welsh writer, Mike Jenkins, and the overall winner was Mark Lewis for his poem 'Notes from a transported convict'

Never one to avoid the difficult subjects, Welsh writer Dave Lewis has just released Wooden Spoon, his latest novella.

We are delighted that great Welsh poet, Mike Jenkins, has agreed to judge our 19th contest.

In our 6th year we are delighted to announce famous Welsh writer, John Evans, will judge this year's awards.

The International Poetry Book Awards organisers have announced the winners of their prestigious 5th contest, judged by acclaimed Welsh poet and writer Mick Evans, and the overall winner was Lucy Ingrams for her collection, Signs.

The latest book by Terry Breverton, recalls the almost forgotten eight brothers who all played for Cardiff Rugby Club, when it was universally acknowledged as the 'greatest rugby club in the world'.