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Academy of American Poets
Find pictures of poets and exhibitions, biographies, audio samples, an events calendar, tip sheets, and listings of useful poetry contacts.
www.poets.orgApples & Snakes
London-based organization that runs performance poetry events. Find out about upcoming readings and check out tips for a successful performance.
www.applesandsnakes.orgBBCi - Poetry
Bookcase feature offers trade secrets and tips on publishing and furthering the interest. Has links to other poetry sites on and off the network.
www.bbc.co.ukBBCi - Scrambled Sonnets
In celebration of National Poetry Day, Radio 3 has developed a sonnet game. Unscramble the Bard's lines to create a complete poetical work.
www.bbc.co.ukBBCi Arts - Poetry
Read interviews, biographies and poems by some of the worlds best-loved poets. Listen to a collection of poems read by the poets themselves.
www.bbc.co.ukBBCi Arts Message Board - Poetry Corner
BBC offers this opportunity to present poems, swap writing tips, recommend a piece, track down a half-remembered favourite and ask questions.
www.bbc.co.ukBlue Nose Poets
Group of London writers enjoys live events, competitions, residential courses and correspondence workshops. Read sample poems.
www.netkonect.co.ukBritish Haiku Society
Dedicated to promoting English-language haiku within the UK. Members receive its journal, "Blithe Spirit", and can borrow books from its library.
www.britishhaikusociety.orgBunting, Basil - Poetry Centre
University of Durham centre exists to further study of this 20th-century poet. Find research reports, a bibliography and some sample poems.
www.dur.ac.ukContemporary Poetry Review
Quality international online magazine devoted to reviews of modern poetry from the UK and United States.
www.cprw.com
