About
PLATFORM is a unique online space that will showcase new voices in poetry, hosted by Faber and launching in spring 2027.
It offers a way to celebrate outstanding English-language contemporary poetry from poets who have yet to publish a full-length collection. PLATFORM embraces digital possibilities. It encourages distinctive, dynamic and innovative work that will be shared on the platform for free with audiences around the world.
PLATFORM will publish two releases a year, in spring and autumn. Each release will feature three poets, each with a set of poems and accompanying contextual material. Poets will be paid £300 for their contribution.
Please note that this is a separate enterprise to Faber Poetry and there is no connection to the submission process for the Faber Poetry list.
Submissions are now closed. We are unable to enter into any correspondence regarding your submission or to offer editorial feedback.
PLATFORM is generously supported by the T. S. Eliot Foundation.
The first release, PLATFORM 1, will launch in spring 2027. To keep up to date with PLATFORM developments please sign up to our mailing list:
Submissions
Submissions to PLATFORM are now closed. We are unable to enter into any correspondence regarding your submission or to offer editorial feedback.
The first release, PLATFORM 1, will launch in spring 2027.
FAQs
Eligibility & guidelines
Who can submit to PLATFORM?
We welcome submissions from poets anywhere in the world, provided you are over 18 and have not yet published a book-length poetry collection.
What language should the poems be written in?
Poems must be written predominantly in English.
Can I submit previously published work?
No. All submitted poems must be previously unpublished, both online and in print.
Can I use AI to help write my poems?
No. We believe in the power of human creation. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create your poetry is strictly prohibited. Submissions found using AI will be immediately removed from consideration.
Submissions process
When can I submit my work?
Submissions opened on Thursday 1 October 2026 and closed at midnight on Saturday 31 October 2026.
How many poems should I send, and in what format?
Please send up to ten examples of your poetry. These must be sent as one single Word document or PDF. To help our team, please number your pages and include your name on every page.
Where do I send my submission?
Submissions are now closed.
What else should I include in my email?
Alongside your poetry document, please include your full name, contact number and a short biography in the body of the email.
Will I hear back about my submission?
Yes, all submissions received within the open window will receive a response with our decision. However, please note that we cannot enter into further correspondence or offer individual editorial feedback on your work.
For selected poets
What happens if my work is chosen?
A selection of your submitted poems will be featured on PLATFORM. We will invite you to share a headshot and contextual material about your poetry. You will also be invited to perform at our hybrid launch event in spring 2027.
Do I need to provide an audio recording?
Yes. For digital accessibility, we will ask selected poets to provide an audio recording of themselves reading their featured poems. We can offer technological assistance if needed.
Who owns the rights to my poems?
Copyright remains entirely with you. Faber will enter into an agreement with the selected poets to secure the rights to publish the chosen work on PLATFORM.