The Poetry Society

Join the Poetry Society

"If you love poetry, we’d love to have you as a Member. There's no better time to join than in our centenary year. With our key publications, Poetry Review and Poetry News, events, competitions, exciting promotions and expert advice, we'll put you at the heart of what's happening in contemporary poetry. Your support also helps promote poetry in schools and create opportunities for poets of all ages. And of course, Members get access to a whole range of special discounts.” Judith Palmer, Director

MEMBERSHIP OFFER

All new Poetry Society members will receive a FREE back issue of Poetry Review on joining (edited by Fiona Sampson), while stocks last.

Membership Benefits

• Poetry Review - 4 issues a year
  
• FREE back issue of Poetry Review on joining
• FREE Poems on the Underground booklet (posters also available to buy on our Poems on the Underground pages)
• Poetry News - 4 issues a year 
• Membership Card
• Stanzas - poetry groups near you run by Poetry Society members
• Members' Profiles pages
• Join our Facebook page
• Special offers and prize draws 
• Advance notice and discounts on all Poetry Society events  
• Members' Poems
• Monthly E-Bulletins - the latest Society news sent to your email
• National Poetry Competition - free 2nd entry
• Poetry Directory on joining - your poetry questions answered
• Poetry Prescription discount - a thorough critique of your poetry
• Poetry Surgery discount - 1-1 appraisals with  published poet
• Members' Bookshelf - promote your poetry collection on our website
• Bookshop discounts
• Poetry Cafe discount 
• Latest poetry competition and magazine listings sent free on request 

Join the Poetry Society, renew your Membership or give as a gift (same process for all)...

Full Membership from £40 (concessions available)
4 issues of Poetry Review and Poetry News a year + all Membership benefits

Gold Membership £100
As Full Membership
+ exclusive invitations to private prize-giving ceremonies
+ free tickets to Society events
+ your choice of Poems on the Underground posters
+ exlusive offers throughout the year

Patron Membership £1000
As Gold Membership
+ support our work with your generous donation

Poetry News Membership £18
As Full Membership but does not include Poetry Review

Also available:

• Youth Membership - 11-18 years - £15
• School Membership - Primary and Secondary - from £30
• Subscriptions - Poetry Review or Poems on the Underground posters - from £30 

For CD versions of Poetry Review and/or Poetry News - contact membership AT poetrysociety.org.uk