The story
Founded by Peter Sansom.1
Private company
The Poetry Business
Logo: poetrybusiness.co.uk3
UK poetry publisher, established 1986
The Poetry Business are an independent press, and a writer development agency, based in Sheffield. Since 1986, they have run workshops, mentorships, competitions and more.2 It was founded by Peter Sansom.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrybook publishing1
- HeadquartersSheffield1
- Websitepoetrybusiness.co.uk
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The Poetry Business are an independent press, and a writer development agency, based in Sheffield. Since 1986, they have run workshops, mentorships, competitions and more.2
Leadership
Who has led The Poetry Business, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderPeter Sansom1
Links
- Websitepoetrybusiness.co.uk1
- WikipediaThe Poetry Business
- WikidataQ112055980
Sources
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- 1WikidataThe Poetry Business on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThe Poetry Business on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteThe Poetry Business logo