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Advancing the craft, creativity and wellbeing of women poets in the UK
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Jennifer Wong
about 1 month ago
Don't miss the last two days to submit to the first-ever
@foundationswift.bsky.social
Woman, Mapped anthology (forthcoming from
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
2026)! Deadline 12 Oct, 11.59pm, open call for works by UK-based women poets. Here's more:
www.youtube.com/shorts/_HVes...
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Rebecca Swift Foundation - 'Woman, Mapped' Anthology
YouTube video by Rebecca Swift Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_HVesFkbP68
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Katrina Naomi
about 2 months ago
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Happy writing to you, Catherine
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Do you want to be part of something special? We're recruiting for a new Chair and two new Trustees to support our national work advocating for and championing UK-based women poets. Find out more here:
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-w...
#Governance
#womenpoets
3 months ago
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Heads up poets! Primers - deadline looming. Guide your poems into print with this brilliant mentoring and publishing scheme from @NineArchesPress w/ selecting editor Laurie Bolger. Submission criteria & guidelines:
buff.ly/3qxgju8
Deadline: midnight 9th September 2025
3 months ago
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Fly on the Wall Press
4 months ago
Poets! The news is out... Submissions to "Woman, Mapped" to open shortly
@foundationswift.bsky.social
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/news/rebecca...
#poets
#submissions
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Rebecca Swift Foundation Launches Women Poets Anthology - Rebecca Swift Foundation
The Rebecca Swift Foundation will join forces with Fly on the Wall Press to publish an anthology of women poets in the UK.
https://www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/news/rebecca-swift-foundation-launches-women-poets-anthology/
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We've reached 1000 followers! Thank you all so much for joining us. Remember you can also: 🌟 Become a member of the Women Poets' Network:
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/women-poets-...
✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter:
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4 months ago
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We can't wait for our next Poet to Poet workshop with
@cathdrake.bsky.social
💫 It's gonna be aces! Join us at 7pm on Thu 17 July for an evening of creativity, mindfulness and inspiration - or book to watch the replay!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
#womenpoetsnetwork
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Select tickets – Poet to Poet workshop: The Practice of Mindfulness and its Impact on Poetry with Cath Drake – Zoom
We're delighted to welcome Cath Drake for our second Poet to Poet Workshop! Part of our By Poets, For Poets programme, created ...
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rebeccaswiftfoundation/1751639
4 months ago
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💰💰💰The theme of this month's Open Mic & Practical Chat is Money! Join us on June 22 as we discuss how to make a living as a professional poet. Sign up for the open mic, or just come along & enjoy a good old chat with other women poets!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
#poetry
#openmic
5 months ago
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PRIMERS, the excellent mentoring and publication scheme from our good friends
@ninearchespress.bsky.social
is back!
ninearchespress.com/primers
⚡️⚡️⚡️There are a number of free entries available for writers on a low income.⚡️⚡️⚡️ Deadline: midnight BST on 9th September 2025
#poetry
#mentoring
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Primers | Nine Arches Press
https://ninearchespress.com/primers
5 months ago
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Deadline extended! Last chance to apply for our FREE workshop facilitator training with the brilliant Deanna Rodger. You need to be a Women Poets' Network member to apply. Details here:
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-w...
Apply by 5 June.
5 months ago
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We're back online for our next Open Mic and Practical Chat and this month we'll be chatting about the good and bad of poetry workshops. We'll also have gorgeous readings from our open mic poets. Get your tickets here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
6 months ago
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Women Poets' Webinar TONIGHT from 7-8.50pm. Join us for a conversation about crafting a fulfilling poetry career + pushing artistic boundaries. BSL interpreted + live captions. The webinar will be recorded and made available to ticket holders for a limited time.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
6 months ago
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Our next Women Poets' Network open mic is going to be in person at Lyra - Bristol Poetry Festival. Plus, Laurie Bolger will be doing a special ten-minute set for us! Saturday 26th April St George’s Bristol (Glass Studio) 15:00 - 16:15 Tickets: FREE Booking link:
hdfst.uk/e126204
7 months ago
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What a stunning line up of poets! This'll be absolutely incredible so do get along if you can. Plus, it's FREE!
#PavilionPoetry
#PoetryCommunity
#BookLaunch
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7 months ago
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The Charles Causley Trust is looking for new Trustees. Deadline: Monday 17 March!
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8 months ago
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Looking for gorgeous poetry & lively conversation? Our next online Open Mic & Practical Chat is on 23 March from 11am-12.30pm. Sign up to read or come and take part in our discussion, we’d love to see you! Tickets: £2 or free for Women Poets' Network members.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
8 months ago
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It's our regular online Open Mic and Practical Chat this Sunday. If you're a woman poet, we invite you to join the creative conversation and listen to some brilliant poetry from our Women Poets' Network members. This month's vibe is ‘Free and Easy’!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
9 months ago
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Our friends The Literary Consultancy's Self Editing Fiction Course is a must for writers looking to refine structure, strengthen storytelling & polish prose. Perfect for WIPs & first drafts, whether published or not! Sign up!
literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-e...
#TLCCourses
#SelfEditingCourse
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Self Editing Fiction - The Literary Consultancy
TLC's 6-week self editing fiction course for writers
https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-editing-fiction-4/
9 months ago
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Applications are still open for the Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron. It starts next week! Develop your work-in-progress + explore contemporary poets: Weds, 6:45–8:45pm (GMT), from 22 Jan 2025 💻 Online via Zoom | £220 Limited spots. Details here:
poetryschool.com/courses/adva...
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Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron • Poetry School
Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron: An advanced weekly workshop group with the inimitable Mark Waldron.
https://poetryschool.com/courses/advanced-poetry-workshop-with-mark-waldron-3/
10 months ago
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Join us tomorrow at 12.30pm, for an online facilitation masterclass with Deanna Rodger. Covering intention, planning and career steps. Free to Women Poets' Network members £8-12 for non-members.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
Can't make it live? Book a replay ticket.
10 months ago
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Our friends The Literary Consultancy are enrolling for Write Club Plus: Amplify! It's a 12-week coaching programme with: Biweekly live sessions, Goal-setting & prompts, 1:1 coaching, Peer support, Free Being a Writer Membership Deadline: Jan 20th:
literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-...
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Write Club Plus: Amplify - The Literary Consultancy
Write Club Plus Amplify. A 3 month group coaching programme for writers
https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-club-plus-amplify-2/
10 months ago
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🎤 HAPPENING TODAY @ 12:30pm: For the first time, we're keeping two spots open for spontaneous sign-ups at our online open mic! Non-members welcome - just bring a poem to screen share. With hosts
@jenferoze.bsky.social
&
@degna.bsky.social
tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
#Poetry
#OpenMic
12 months ago
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Lisa Kelly
12 months ago
I'm excited to be part of Scarlett Sabet Curates with other poets from the recent
@forwardprizes.bsky.social
. Would be lovely to see you there. 😍
www.eventbrite.com/e/scarlett-s...
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Scarlett Sabet Curates #3: Poetry at The Social
Join us for the third Scarlett Sabet Curates event at The Social on Monday 25th November
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scarlett-sabet-curates-3-poetry-at-the-social-tickets-1074672196469
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🚨 Deadline Approaching! 🚨 The deadline for our Creative Associate roles is fast approaching! Apply by Monday 25 Nov. 📍 Applicants must be based in or near London, Newcastle, or Wolverhampton. 📍 A strong interest in community-building is essential.
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-w...
12 months ago
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Hey folks, our gorgeous open mic and practical chat is happening again this Sunday at 12:30pm. We welcome all women poets at any stage of their career, and this month our discussion theme is writing prompts. Find out more:
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...
12 months ago
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