You’re invited to take part in the Annual Women’s Poetry Competition in celebration of the poetic voice of Black Women in recognition of Black History Month.
This year, the title of the competition is “Women Standing Firm in Power and Pride”.
Submissions are invited for the competition.
Submission & Competition Rules:
To submit, your poem should:
- Include the title, the Author’s name, and contact details at the end.
- Arrive no later that the closing date: Saturday, 11th October 2025, at midnight.
- Submit your poem by email to: editor.sanroopublishing@gmail.com
- Submissions must be in a Word document format only. Do not submit within an email or pdf format.
- Shortlisted Authors will be invited to read their poems at our Women’s Poetry
Competition Presentation event which will take place on:
Date: Saturday 1 November 2024
Venue: the Curve Theatre, RR5, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm – This is a FREE event.
Those shortlisted Those shortlisted are expected to attend and read their work at the
presentation, as scoring will be based on how your poem reads on the page as
well as in spoken-word. - This competition is open to women and girls 11+.
Women’s Poetry Workshop
Celebrating the voices of Black Women through poetry.
Event Description and How to Join Us
Inspire your creativity, self-expression, and connection through the power of words. Join us for a special poetry writing workshop for women.
This workshop is a gentle, supportive space for women from all backgrounds to explore personal stories, celebrate identity, and build confidence through poetry.
Whether you’re completely new to writing or already keep a notebook of poems, you’re warmly welcome. As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to connect with our artistic selves through poetry. Join us and have fun.
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Curve Theatre, Rehearsal Room 5 (RR5), Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB.
Ticket Price: Adults £10 per person – Under 16 free.
Prior booking is required. Please register by email at: editor.sanroopublishing@gmail.com
or book via Curve Theatre.
