They are looking for a poet with experience of community-engaged practice and a curiosity for how poetry can emerge through walking, conversation and shared reflection. The selected poet will listen closely to what surfaces through festival walks and events, working with participants’ words, ideas and experiences to create new original poems rooted in place and collective authorship.

What the poet will receive:

– A funded commission to develop new poetic work
– Support from the T100 and Kinetika team
– Opportunities to lead and contribute to festival events
– A platform to share new work as part of the 2026 T100 Festival
 
Extended deadline: Applications are now open until midday on Thursday 15 January 2026.
 
Find out more about the opportunity and how to apply at https://t100festival.co.uk/

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Essex Book Festival is unique. It is the only festival of its kind to take place over a one-month period, hosted by over thirty five venues, across one of the UK’s largest and most diverse counties.

We pride ourselves on delivering a broad programme of events including author talks, conversations, guided walks, workshops, panel discussions, family activities, writing surgeries, performances, talk & taste events, live podcasts, exhibitions, writing residences and book club events.

So whether you are an established writer or emerging artist we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in taking part in Essex Book Festival 2026 please complete our submission form here by Friday 12 December.

Due to the large number of submissions, only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks following the closing date, please assume that your submission was unsuccessful.

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