Envoi Poetry

Cinnamon Press is proud to publish Envoi now in its 53rd year.

Envoi has high production values – published in February, June and October as a 96 page, large format, perfect bound matt laminate journal with an eye to presenting the poetry well on the page.  We also include a substantial section of reviews in the magazine and carry occasional poetry related articles and poetry in translation.  In addition, Envoi has a tradition of open poetry competitions and this is now an annual competition with a closing date in February for publication in the June edition.

Submissions to Envoi

We aim to provide a platform for new work from both established and new poets.

We generally try to select a small group of poems that represent a poet’s voice, but will also take individual poems.

We welcome submissions from Wales, the UK or from anywhere in the world

  • Submissions can be made by post or email.
  • For post, please enclose sae or IRCs for a response.
  • Each poem should be on a separate sheet, typed in a clear font, with name and address on each sheet,
  • You can submit up to six poems at any one time.
  • Poems can be in any style
  • If you are sending six poems each should be up to 40 lines.
  • You can also submit a sequence of six poems or one or two longer poems
  • Poems should be previously unpublished and not be simultaneous submissions.
  • Copyright remains with the author
  • Work will not be returned, so please keep a copy.
  • You can normally expect a reply to submissions within 6-9 weeks.
  • The editor reserves the right to make small changes to spelling and grammar.
  • For email please send poems in the body of the email to jan@envoipoetry.com
  • or address to – Jan Fortune-Wood, Envoi, Meirion House, Glan yr afon Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3SU.

Subscriptions to Envoi

Single issues delivered within the UK cost £5.50. Please state the number of the issue you require or whether you want the most recent issue.


An annual subscription delivered within the UK is normally £15 inc. p&p, but is currently on offer for £13.  Subscription in Europe is £20 and in the rest of the world is £23.

We also have a special student subscription @ $11 in the UK only.

You can also subscribe by cheque using the downloadable form or simply send your details and cheque to ‘cinnamon press’ to:

Envoi, Meirion House, Glan yr afon, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3SU.

Region/student offer

Envoi International Poetry Competition

  • Prizes of poetry books to the value of over £150, £100 and £50 are awarded, plus complimentary copy for each winner and runner up and 3 annual subscriptions to runners up.
  • Entries may be made by post or email.
  • Enclose sae or IRCs or current email address.
  • Deadline for submissions – 20th February annually for publication in June issue
  • Poems should be on a separate sheet.
  • Please do not put any identification on the poem/s, but enclose a separate sheet with name, address, email contact and titles of poems.
  • You can submit any number of poems provided the correct fee is paid.
  • Poems can be in any style, on any theme, up to 40 lines.
  • Poems should be previously unpublished and not be simultaneously submitted to other competitions.
  • Copyright remains with the author.
  • Work will not be returned, so please keep a copy.
  • You can normally expect a reply by the date of the next magazine.
  • The editor reserves the right to make small changes to spelling/ grammar.
  • Entry is £3 per poem or five poems for £12
  • Please make cheques payable to ‘Cinnamon Press’ or pay online using PayPal
  • If you are based outside the UK, you can pay online using the Paypal link at www.cinnamonpress.com.

You can pay online or send your poems with a cheque to ‘cinnamon press’ to: Envoi Poetry Competition, Meirion House, Glan yr afon, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3SU.