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Van Isle Poetry Collective's Poetry Contest Winner's List!

Join us in celebrating these talented poets and stay tuned for our Summer 2023 Issue featuring winning and long-listed poems, available...

Embrace the New Horizon: Why Entering Brand New Poetry Contests is a Golden Opportunity

In the realm of poetry, the allure of fresh beginnings and untapped potential often lies in uncharted territory. For aspiring poets and...

From Idea to Submission: 5 Steps for Poetry Contest Entries

Here are 5 steps to follow when entering poetry contests: Find a contest that suits your style: Look for poetry contests that match your...

Unleash Your Inner Poet: The Positive Impacts of Reading and Writing Poetry.

Poetry is a powerful tool for communication. Through its use of imagery, metaphor, and wordplay, poetry can convey complex emotions and...

Unpublished Poet? Why New Poetry Contests Could Be Your Big Break!

Are you an unpublished poet looking for a way to gain recognition and exposure for your work? Look no further than new poetry contests!...

2022 Poet's List is LIVE!

Spring 2021 Poet's List is HERE!

Online publication to launch April 3rd 2021

Spring 2021 Poet's List

Spring 2021 Poet's List will be announced March 15th 2021.

Fall/Winter 2020 Poet List

The Birth of a Collective

Welcome to Van Isle Poetry Collective Van Isle Poetry Collective is a publication built by Vancouver Island poets for Vancouver Island...