As a poetry co-editor for The Morning Star I'd love to receive poems that speak to the times in a politically engaged way, whatever that means for you. There's an open slot in March. Please send work to see if you can fill it. Email: [email protected] morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

Do you want to attend a relaxed, non-judgemental poetry workshop online? Details below. Hope to see you there... 🌿

Poets, why not join me for a online poetry workshop on March 21st? I'll offer creative prompts in a relaxed atmosphere, and they'll be time to share your work. Hope the attached booking details look of interest. 🌿

Great news!!! I've just been awarded an Author's Foundation Grant by the Society of Authors for my work-in-progress!!! They've also given me an Arthur Welton Award. I couldn't be happier! Won't you celebrate with me? 😍

Wow, watch Jenny Mitchell GO! "You have no home. You're lost."

'My friends, both white, turn pink to see me point, but he is keen to speak.' - from 'Country Marks' My poem, recently published in 'FROM HERE TO THERE', is a true story of a cab ride years ago. Hope you enjoy reading it. 🌿

As a Poetry co-editor at The Morning Star, I'd love to receive poems that look at Freedom. What does it mean, and how can we save it from the past? #poetrycommunity morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

Call to the Poets! If you want to attend a low-cost online poetry workshop in March watch this space! More details soon...

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was the best festival I went to last year, and I'm sure things will only get better! My advice: get a ticket and go!!!

Delighted to share my poem 'Looking at the Benin Bronzes' from the mighty anthology 'From Here to There'. Also sharing the learning resource I developed and wrote for the British Museum on using poetry to teach challenging histories. Retweets appreciated: www.britishmuseum.org/learn/school...

@matthewmcsmith.bsky.social Hi Matthew. I've just sent you an email. Please let me know here if it hasn't arrived. Many thanks. Jenny

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social The Festival last year was FANTASTI, and I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on Poetry and Hope for 76 people (see pix below). I hope to send in another proposal this year...

Is anyone on this platform still on X? For some reason I can't sign into a my account. It keeps saying try later. Any help with this appreciated.

Delighted to be one of three highly commended poets for the Southword Editor's Prize. I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social. munsterlit.ie/southword-ed...

'Why I Memorise My Poems' Many thanks to @finishedpoetry.bsky.social for publishing this poem.

What gets you out of bed early? For me, it's re-drafting a novel - hard work but always worth it by the end of the morning. 🌿

Thank you so much for this. Evalyn! It means a lot to me and I'm the one who's grateful. Sending all good wishes. x

#Gratitude to @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social for her poetry and wisdom: “Poets are still routinely dismissed as having their heads in the clouds, but I think it takes real power to withstand everyday stresses and big life challenges AND still sit down and still write from the heart.” #poetrycommunity

I'd like to compile a list of #poetry editors of African Caribbean descent working in the UK. I'm with the Morning Star. Please share any others here, and say why it might matter. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

As a new poetry co-editor, I'm incredibly impressed by the submissions. We're keen to feature new poets/poets of colour, and the window is always open, although I'm now looking for poems to publish in June. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

Thanks @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social. Looking forward to seeing you in West Cork in July. Our full line-up will be announced on 1 April and people can follow our socials or sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) to be the first to hear news ❤️

Thanks, Bernard and Happy Holidays!

If you're in Cork next July don't miss the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social. The line-up promises to be fantastic!

I'm so happy to be performing @wcorklitfest.bsky.social in July 2026 with the wonderful poets Imasha Costa and Daragh Fleming. Look forward to finding out who else is on the bill.

Day 7 of our #TwelveDaysOfChristmas WCLF2026 reveals. We're very excited that Jenny Mitchell will join us next summer with a new anthology she is editing arising from her time as Cork City Library's Poet-in-the-Community. @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social will be joined by Daragh Fleming and Imasha Costa

Sharing some good poetry news. I'd love to read your poems if you care to submit: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

@martinwroe.bsky.social Hope all's well. I've managed to lose your email address again so if you could contact me that would be great. Sharing some good news: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...

@martinwroe.bsky.social Hi Martin, I've sent you an email. Hope it reaches you. Jenny

@martinwroe.bsky.social Thanks so much for your workshop at St Katherine's Foundation. I've got 2 new poems to work on. Just to add, I can't use chat on this platform for some reason. If you have my email please send me yours. Once you do, I can send my bio as discussed. Thanks again.

Delighted to be taking part in a Poetry Panel at the Bronte Parsonage on the 11th October. There's a great line-up and a few bursary places for early birds. Look forward to seeing you there. www.bronte.org.uk/events/poetr...

I'm delighted to be facilitating a FREE Poetry & History workshop Cork Central Library on Sept 18th. Participants welcome to submit work to an anthology. Open to all. Hope to see you there. Retweets appreciated. #Cork #poetrycommunity www.eventbrite.ie/e/poetry-and...

My creative highlight for August was facilitating a Poetry and Hope workshop @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social for 79 people (!) and selling all my books. I'd love to hear your highlight... 🦋

I woke up to an acceptance of 2 poems! It's given me a spur to write even more! Wishing everyone a creative weekend. 🌿

Hi Jo, many thanks for your kind message. I'm so glad you enjoyed the workshop. I loved spending time with all of you and was dazzled by the work people produced. Really hope I can do more work with @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social in the future! 🌿

I went to @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social yesterday to facilitate a workshop on Poetry and Hope, expecting 6 people to turn up. In the end, 76 wonderful poets came to share their skill. I loved every minute & hope they did too! Many thanks to the wonderful organisers and volunteers.🌿

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social I'll be hosting a workshop on Poetry and Hope on the 21st August at 1.30pm in the Village Hall. Look forward to seeing you there.

@martinwroe.bsky.social Delighted to say I'll be attending your Poetry workshop at St Katharine's in October as part of an 'informal training' day. It's been given to me as part of my residency with Cork City Libraries. I call it jam. 😍

Can't wait to go to @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social again where I'll be facilitating a workshop on Poetry and Hope on the 22nd August at 1.30pm in the Village Hall. Hope to see you there. 🌿

Look what I picked up in Stratford-Upon-Avon last week! The Anne-thology from @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social is a beautiful collection of poems, with a tour de force sestina from @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social and a hilarious film review/poem from @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social 🪶💀

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social I'll be hosting a workshop on Poetry and Hope on the 21st August at 1.30pm in the Village Hall. Look forward to seeing you there.

Delighted to have won the Southword Subscriber's Prize with my poem 'Overproof Jamaican Rum' about legacies. 🌿

Delighted to have won the Southword Subscriber's Prize with my poem 'Overproof Jamaican Rum' about legacies. 🌿

I'm not sure if you want to commission me to write a poem called 'She Dances Free'? Any clarification would be appreciated. Many thanks

Hi @catmancarl.bsky.social let me know if any of these poems are of interest. There's also 'Black Men Should Wear Colour' and 'Black Rapunzel' on Youtube. Best wishes Jenny

Quality work from an important Poet seventhquarrypress.com/pages/poet-o...

'The first report is of a dozen migrants' - from my poem 'A Greater Loss'. Honoured to be Poet of the Month @SeventhQuarry. Hope you enjoy my work. seventhquarrypress.com/pages/poet-o...

Delighted to be the Inaugural Poet-in-the-Community for Cork City Libraries. We're going to celebrate with a poetry party with open mic on the 26th June. More details below. Hope to see you there! 🌿

It's not every day you get the chance to hear Nick Makoha read his wonderful, challenging poetry. 🎤 I'll also be sharing some work at the Cockpit Theatre in Hampstead on Easter Sunday. Hope to see you there! 🎤 thecockpit.org.uk

What difference would it make if we all stopped writing poetry?