Membership of the Poets Union is open to all whether published or not. Membership is calculated on the calendar year and 2010 fees are due by 1st February, 2010. Please see the Membership form attached below.

By becoming a member of the Poets Union you are supporting a democratic organisation, which provides opportunities for poets and promotes and advocates for contemporary poetry.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Five Bells The Poets Union national poetry magazine — showcases Australian poetry and publishes in-depth articles on poetry and poetics. Regular features on how poets work and profiles of poetry developments around Australia. Poetry activities including members’ book news, reviews and new poetry. Published quarterly
• Poets Union weekly e-newsletter The Poets Union e-news includes news of poetry readings, events, workshops, and festivals all over Australia, as well as competitions and publishing opportunities.
• Publishing opportunities Five Bells features members’ poetry selected by a different Guest Editor each edition. Become a member and submit your work!
• More publishing opportunities As a member you are invited to publish a poem of your choice in the Poets Union biennial anthology. These trade quality books are launched at the biennial Australian Poetry Festival.
• Promotion Free publicity for members' new and forthcoming books in the weekly e-newsletter, on the Poets Union website and in Five Bells
• Poets on Wheels (POW!) Poets Union NSW members are eligible to apply for this unique annual tour of regional NSW.
• Australian Poetry Festival Discounted entry into the biennial Australian Poetry Festival and other Poets Union functions.
• Poets Union Poetry Prize Discounted entry into one of Australia’s significant poetry competitions, which runs biennially with the Australian Poetry Festival.
• Opportunities to become involved in the poetry scene, meet other poets and share your passion for poetry.