BIOSPHERE FESTIVAL 2026
POETRY COMPETITION
For the second year, Naked Figleaf Press is running a writing competition in conjunction with Biosphere Festival 2026.
As part of this year's festival, Naked Figleaf Press is teaming up with Monkton Arts for a special day of celebration in Ryde, including a Biosphere writing workshop.
More details to follow soon, but with that in mind we're extending the deadline for the poetry competition.
Revised deadline for submissions 26 July
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WRITING THE BIOSPHERE
SHORT FORM POETRY WORKSHOP INSPIRED BY RYDE
WEDNESDAY 1 JULY, 11 am-2pm with lunch
Join Jean G-Owen for a lively workshop inspired by the Isle of Wight Biosphere and the landscapes of Ryde. Experiment with short poetic forms including monostich, postcard- and micro-poetry, discovering how a few chosen words can evoke an entire place. We’ll take a gentle walk down to Ryde seafront, using the island’s coastline, atmosphere and natural environment as inspiration.
Lunch is included in the ticket price, so you can enjoy a burger while writing, chatting and sharing work.
Bring a notebook, pens, comfortable shoes and enthusiasm. Open to beginners, seasoned writers and anyone curious about poetry and place.




