Introducing our 2022–3 Publishing Programme

As we move into Autumn, we’re excited to look ahead to our 2022–3 publishing schedule. Wayne Holloway-Smith will commence his tenure as Editor, succeeding the brilliant Joelle Taylor, and we’re delighted to announce the six poets he has selected to publish.

Wayne says:

“It’s been hugely encouraging to see the amount of talent that exists among the emerging poetry community. It’s also been a privilege to be able to choose these new voices to work with. I stand behind and 100 percent believe in the poems these writers are producing — each one with something unique to offer — and I cannot wait to help usher the books into the world. ”

Focusing on debuts, Wayne’s list features pamphlets from Helen Quah, Mukahang Limbu, Maria-Sophia Christodoulou and Oakley Flanagan, and debut full collections from Katie O’Pray and Emma Jeremy — you can learn a little more about the poets in the introductory booklet above.

We’re both honoured and excited to be publishing them, and can’t wait to bring their work to readers.

Out-Spoken Press Welcomes Wayne Holloway-Smith as 2022 Editor

We are delighted to announce that award-winning poet Wayne Holloway-Smith will be taking on the role of Editor for 2022, where he will be responsible for commissioning authors and bringing seven new poetry titles to publication. 

Holloway-Smith says:

“I have long admired Out-Spoken for the risks it’s willing to take as a press, in opening up space and bringing exciting new voices into the world. Its focus is always aimed on moving the art forward, and I hope to be able to contribute in this way, during my time as guest editor.”

Out-Spoken founder Anthony Anaxagorou says 'Wayne is one of the most interesting and compelling voices in British poetry. His generosity and input over the years has seen him work critically with many poets at all different stages in their careers. I can't think of anyone better placed to be taking over the role as editor of Out-Spoken Press for a year.'

Wayne Holloway-Smith won the National Poetry Competition in 2018. His second collection, Love Minus Love, was shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize in 2020. He lives in London.

Submissions for Holloway-Smith’s tenure, for both full collections and pamphlets, will be open from 1 April to 31 May 2021 — check back on our Submissions page for when the portal goes live.