by Danielle | Feb 21, 2025 | News
Poets Koleka Putuma and Daljit Nagra collaboration “Your Legacies are Preserved Here” was read at the unveiling of The Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial in South Africa. Created by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the new site honours over 1,700...
by Danielle | Jan 27, 2025 | News
We are sad to mark the death of renowned Northern Irish poet Michael Longley who died at the age of 85 on 22 January 2025. Born in Belfast in 1939, Longley was celebrated for his profound contributions to literature. He received numerous accolades, including the T.S....
by Danielle | Jun 10, 2024 | News
DEADLINE: TUESDAY 6th AUGUST 2024 Acumen is pleased to share news of the Second Light Poetry Competition 2024. The theme is open. First prizes are awarded in two categories: Short (50 lines or under) and Long (over 50 lines). 2nd & 3rd prizes may be from either...
by Danielle | Jun 3, 2024 | News
Acumen is delighted to share news of the 26th annual Ware Poets Open Poetry Competition, open to all. Since 1998 Ware Poets have been committed to offering poets this opportunity. The competition also produces an anthology, which includes all winning and commended...
by Danielle | Jan 11, 2024 | News
The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses series has been published every year since 1976 and is considered the most honoured literary project in America. Magazines and presses from around the world can nominate up to a total of six pieces. For the 2024 prize...
by Danielle | Dec 1, 2023 | News
Stuck for a holiday or birthday present? Why not give someone a year’s subscription to Acumen so they can enjoy contemporary verse and be inspired by new poetry. Subscribe here. Acumen publishes a wide range of contemporary poetry – each issue contains new poems...
