Celebrating & fostering New Hampshire poets & poetry
Congratulations to the winners of the PSNH Fall Member Raffle! Our lucky winners are: Ann Burghardt – $100 Gibson’s Bookstore gift card and Joe Forest – $100 The Toadstool Bookshops gift card. Many thanks to all who participated. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Poetry Events
PSNH hosts virtual and live events throughout New Hampshire, such as Writer's Workshops, Poetry Readings, and Open Mics. All who love poetry are welcome. -
Poetry Publications
PSNH publishes The Poets' Touchstone and other publications where members can submit their best work for the next edition. -
Poets Working Together
PSNH provides members with the tools and opportunities to grow as poets. Members can log into the Members Only Section of the website to discuss projects, volunteer to help on poetry projects, share ideas and opportunities to submit work, and seek feedback on their work. -
Poetry Collaborations
PSNH sponsors and supports programs and projects throughout New Hampshire at bookstores, libraries, galleries, parks, theatres, and more. .
Upcoming Events
Dec 2023
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Announcements
PSNH Presents via Zoom: DEC 12 @ 7PM (ET) – James Crews
James Crews on The Wonder of Small Things: Mindful Description in Poetry In this discussion, James Crews will explore how certain poems help us access the wonder & awe present in otherwise ordinary moments through mindful description. He will share 3-4 poems that offer a gateway to peace and renewal by helping us to cultivate a fuller presence in our world. This Zoom event is free and open to the public, but we request that you RSVP for this conversation with James: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdu-trDwjHdYkMJI7MRTSWXuDa4MswUQn#/registration James Crews is the author of the essay collection, Kindness Will Save the World, and editor of several bestselling poetry anthologies, including The Wonder of Small
Upcoming Live Events At Gibson’s Bookstore In Concord, NH
Poetry Society of New Hampshire (PSNH) hosts readings and/or open mic events at Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord almost every 3rd Wednesday of the month, coordinated and hosted by Erica Bodwell. All are welcome, newcomers are encouraged! This event is free and open to the public. Please see our full event list in our top menu or on the right side of our website for details.
Awards and Book Prize Opportunities
Check out UNH’s poetry awards and prizes currently open for submission! You can find details and guidelines @ unhpoetry.com
Check out the latest from the magazine for teen writers—by teen writers!
Lots of exciting publications and opportunities at Under the Madness Magazine, created and supported by our very own NH State Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary. Spread the word to the youth in the community about these terrific opportunities, and take some time to read the great work from around the state, and the world!
PSNH Member Carla Schwartz Announced as Winner of the NEPC E.E. Cummings Prize
The New England Poetry Club E.E. Cummings Prize is awarded for a compelling, lyrical, or experimental poem no more than 21 lines. PSNH member Carla Scvhwartz’s poem “Pat Schroeder Was Our Mother” was selected as this year’s winner by M.P. Carver. Links: 2023 NEPC Prize Winners Anthology Carla’s poem “Pat Schroeder Was Our Mother” Carla speaks about and reads her poem The New England Poetry Club is a poets’ association founded in 1915 by Amy Lowell, Robert Frost, and Conrad Aiken to foster the art of poetic expression. It runs the oldest poetry reading series in the country, offers ongoing
Touchstone 65.1
Touchstone 65.1 is out and available in paperback and for the first time on Kindle! Click here to be taken to Amazon