About Smith/Doorstop (The Poetry Business)
The Poetry Business publishes books, pamphlets and audio under its Smith/Doorstop imprint; runs the literary magazine, The North; and runs a national competition, Writing Days, the Writing School and residential courses. The directors and co-editors are Ann and Peter Sansom.
Smith/Doorstop poets have won or been shortlisted for almost every major literary prize, including the Forward on 11 occasions, while The North has been described by Poetry Review as "redressing the balance of English poetry". The prestigious Book & Pamphlet Competition has been credited with launching the careers of many poets of note.
A 25-year history of supporting writers and nurturing interest in contemporary poetry led Andrew Motion to describe the business as "One of the most vital and vitalising literature organisations in the in the country".
A small but enterprising publisher talent-spotting marvellous new poets."
The Independent
"Smith/Doorstop have been quietly pushing new or developing talent for years now."
The Guardian
Featured Titles
 | The North - Annual Subscription by Peter Sansom, Ann Sansom 'The North has a quality feel: it's the kind of book you can keep taking down from the shelf to read over and over again.' – Simon Jessop £15.00 |  | Early Train by Jonathan Davidson "The quiet power of these tender and true poems pulls you in" - Jackie Kay. £9.95 |
 | Night Orders by Jean McNeil "A sharp, unarguable talent" - New York Times Book Review. £9.95 |  | The North: 48 by Peter Sansom, Ann Sansom 'the North / lighting its own touchpaper and standing back.' £8.00 |
 | This Lake Used to Be Frozen: Lamps by Ian McMillan "A force of nature" - The Guardian. £5.00 |  | Your Sort by Ed Reiss Shortlisted for the Aldeburgh First Collection Prize. £9.95 |
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The Poetry Business
Bank Street Arts
32-40 Bank Street
Sheffield
S1 2DS
United Kingdom