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Poetry Book Awards Announces Winners

Congratulations Lucy Ingrams who is winner of the 2024 Poetry Book Awards! Photo credit: Shalini Saran Lucy Ingrams has had work published in many magazines and journals, most recently Poetry Ireland Review and Agenda. Signs is Lucy Ingrams’ debut collection and

Poetry Book Awards 2024 – Shortlist Announced

The organisers of the international Poetry Book Awards have announced the shortlist for their 2024 contest. Our judge, Mick Evans, has just announced our shortlist. It was such a close call with a few poets and the shortlist could easily have been

Poetry Book Awards 2024 – Now Open!

The Poetry Book Awards is an annual, international book award given to the best poetry books produced by indie writers, self-published authors or books published by small, truly independent presses. The 2024 contest is now open and accepting entries! 1st

Winners Of The Poetry Book Awards 2023 Announced

Congratulations – Megan Fernandes! The winners of the 4th annual contest were as follows: 1st Prize I DO EVERYTHING I’M TOLD – Megan Fernandes, Portland, Oregon, USA Megan Fernandes is a South Asian American writer living in NYC. She was born in

International Poetry Book Awards Long List

Poetry Book Awards 2023 The International Poetry Book Awards 2023 organisers have announced the longlist for their 4th contest, judged by Welsh poet, Dave Lewis. Longlist (in no particular order) The Life Dyslexic – Philip Burton The Celestial Spheres – David Canning I

Poetry Book Awards 2023 – Now Open!

The Poetry Book Awards is an annual, international book award given to the best poetry books produced by indie writers, self published authors or books published by small, truly independent presses. The 2023 contest is now open and accepting entries!

Rufus Mufasa Wins The International Poetry Book Awards 2022

The organisers of the Wales-based international Poetry Book Awards have announced the winners of the 2022 contest. Congratulations to Rufus Mufasa for her collection ‘Flashbacks & Flowers‘. Chosen by our judge, famous Welsh writer John Evans as this years overall winner! 1st

Poetry Book Awards 2022

Poetry Book Awards Longlist Announced!

Founded in Pontypridd, South Wales the international ‘Poetry Book Awards’ gives self published writers and small indie press authors a chance to gain recognition in the competitive, and often snobby, world of poetry publishing. After much soul searching, Welsh poet Dave

“I’m very pleased with the results of my collaboration with Publish & Print. My questions to the publisher were answered promptly and always in an encouraging manner. I especially liked Dave’s ideas for the cover.”
– Anita Namyslo

“The book arrived and it looks fantastic! It’ a great feeling to see it in print. Thanks for making the whole process so easy and successful!”
– Jim McCarthy

“The book is spot on, couldn’t have asked for a nicer job.”
– Dee Donnelly

“I was a newbie to the publishing process, and I have to say that Dave Lewis at Publish & Print made it happen! It can be a little daunting actually, to figure out what you need to do. But Dave’s wonderful support, knowledge, skill and patience were absolutely outstanding… thank you Dave!”
– James Henderson

“Choosing to publish my first collection of poetry through Publish and Print seems to have been a very good move. I had read books on self publishing and it involved more work than I was prepared to do. I wanted to outsource and Dave Lewis was the ideal person to approach. He took care of everything, was very easy to collaborate with plus providing lots of support and advice. I am delighted with the final product.”
– John Short

“I am indebted to Dave Lewis of Publish & Print for bringing my noir chiller ‘Cut to the Bone’ into the light in 2015. Not only is his patience and expertise remarkable, but also the cost of a quality product is highly competitive. Thank you.”
– Sally Spedding

“I am pleased to say that Dave Lewis helped me self publish my first novel. He was patient and supportive and I am very appreciative of his help.”
– Louise Green

“As a young author seeking to publish my first book, David has been an invaluable help. From proof reading and suggesting edits, to producing the perfect cover image, Dave deserves a medal for his patience and commitment to publishing!”
– Amelie Ash