The Rialto’s First Collection and Bridge Pamphlet series feature poets who are taking the first step from magazine to book publication, or established writers who are between collections. With its commitment to placing the best new talent alongside established names, The Rialto is well-placed to talent spot and nurture new talent.

Our poets include; Andrew Waterhouse, Emily Wills, Frank Redpath, Helena Nelson, Joanna Guthrie, John Siddique, Josephine Dickinson, Julia Casterton,  Richard Lambert, Hannah Lowe and Peter Sansom.

The Rialto has also published collections to mark the early deaths of poets Julia Casterton and Andrew Waterhouse.