The Nail 

Poetry to the Point

The Nail is a performance poetry magazine and the written partner of Hammer and Tongue, host of the UK's best poetry slams. 

Yes, performance poetry and the page are strange bedfellows, but that's how we like it. The first poems were created to be heard, and writing helped poets to remember their lines. To read about the history of the Nail, click here. 

The Nail is published three times a year. If you would like to submit a poem or illustration, we'd love to hear from you. Please go to submissions for guidelines and deadlines.  

The Nail is now accepting submissions for issue 12, which is on the theme of Health, Community and the Caring Relationship. For more information and inspiration, please click here.