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Call-out: expression of interest for editors of the 2023 FSP Anthology

Friendly Street Poets (FSP) has a wonderful opportunity for two volunteer editors for the next poetry anthology based on readings in 2023.

Since its beginnings in 1975, FSP has consistently brought the work of both established and developing writers to a keen readership. The new annual anthology will be the 48th in our proud history.

The positions involve the editors: 

  • attending the monthly (Feb to Dec) readings at the Box Factory in the Adelaide CBD;
  • selecting a Poem of the Month from poems submitted, which will appear on our website — and deciding on Honourable Mentions where warranted;
  • determining poems for inclusion in the anthology;
  • corresponding with the successful poets, gathering bio information, etc;
  • writing an introduction for the book;
  • organising cover design, layout, etc;
  • liaising with the printers;
  • launching the book during the year.
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New Poets 23 launched!

From left to right: Helen Hutton, Heather Nimmo, Stephy Kate Dewan, Shaine Melrose, Heather Taylor Johnson

New Poets 23 was officially launched at a great night on Monday 17 October 2022 at Halifax Cafe attended by about 35 people.

The launch celebrated the collective works of Stephy Kate Dewan (Little Closed Openings), Shaine Melrose (Shooting Words from my Soul) and Heather Nimmo (The Sun Came Up). The poets each read a selection of poems from their collections. Convenor Nigel Ford was the MC for the night with editor, Helen Hutton, launching the book. This year’s judge, Heather Taylor Johnson read her comments. … Click for more

New Poets 23 launch at Halifax Cafe

Monday 17 October 2022
6:00pm for 7:00pm start

Halifax Cafe
187 Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

Come along and celebrate the launch of New Poets 23, featuring the first published collections of poetry from Stephy Kate Dewan, Shaine Melrose and Heather Nimmo.

MC will be Nigel Ford. Judge, Heather Taylor Johnson will be there to share her feedback about the winning entries.

The winning poets will read selections of their work and copies of the New Poets 23 collection will be available to purchase on the night.

The Halifax Cafe will be open for food and beverages.

2022 Satura and Nova Prizes

Editors Louise Nicholas and Judy Dally launched FSP Anthology 46 at the August 2022 City meeting at the Box Factory. Over the past year, they worked tirelessly together to select each Poem of the Month and a collection of poems chosen from the monthly readings. The resultant anthology is a beautiful collection, titled Something to Say … taken from a poem by the same name by Avalanche.

Award-winning poet, Jude Aquilina judged the Satura Prize (best poem in the anthology) and Nova Prize (best poem by a poet published for the first time in an anthology) and selected Highly Commended awards for each category.… Click for more

FSP August City Meeting: Anthology 46 launch and open mic

Monday, 1st August, 2022
from 6:00pm

The Box Factory
59 Regent St, Adelaide, SA 5000

We will be very pleased to launch the FSP Anthology 46, edited by Louise Nicholas and Judy Dally. Judge Jude Aquilina will announce the winners of the Nova and Satura Prizes.

FSP members with poems in the Anthology will be invited to read their selection.

Following the launch, there will be an Open Mic as usual for those who have not read already. Add your name to the reading list on the night if you want a turn at the mic. Bring two printed copies of your poems with your name and contact details if you want them considered for next year’s anthology, or submit them electronically via the form below after the session.… Click for more

New Poets 23 submissions open on 1 April 2022

FSP is pleased to announce that submissions for New Poets 23 will open on 1st April 2022, and close on 31st May 2022. Each volume in the New Poets series publishes short collections of poems from three poets who have not yet published a collection of poetry.

Before submitting your manuscript, please read the rules and formatting requirements carefully. Failure to comply with the requirements will result in your submission being disqualified. The rules can be downloaded as a PDF document below.

Submissions will only be accepted via an on-line form that will become available on 1st April.

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