A memoir writer, writing about my experiences and childhood as a form of personal therapy.
Member of the SCBWI 📚, mom, wife, nurse
Retired band director/concert manager/trombonist residing in Southern ME. Trained in the heat of Twitter where I had 110K followers. Fan of puns, Boston, the color blue, early jazz & more.
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We mobilise educational research and support school leaders to apply it in their schools and classrooms to make the biggest impact on the pupils in their care.
Peace. ☮️ Responsibility. Future. 🌏
Thoughts for a world that grows with courage.
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Frieden. ☮️Verantwortung. Zukunft.🌏
Gedanken für eine Welt, die mit Mut wächst
The Children's Poetry Summit is a UK Network of individuals and organisations actively interested in poetry for children.
Writer. Book Goblin. Given to Meandering.
he/him
Adult and children's poet. Picture book writer. Adaptive surfer. Yoga teacher. Northerner. Wheelchair user. Represented by Alice Williams.
Welsh poetry press based in Swansea with a focus on imagist poetry. Edited by Matthew M C Smith
Author, homeschool consultant. Lives in Rome. No DM’s pls.
https://rewildthemind.net/
Prologue
https://vimeo.com/1161538202/819a64699b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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Poetry
https://linktr.ee/paulings
Best writing and poetry festivals to submit to each day on submittable.
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/projects
All of these contests give you 3 options to submit: Full Novel; 1st Chapter; Performance video readings.
https://festivalreviews.org/daily-novel-festival-contests/
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Children’s poet. Works in TV production.
Words in The Caterpillar, The Dirigible Balloon
and RTÉ Jnr. Also YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z6o86I
SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
Poet. Scotland’s Next Generation Young Makar. My debut collection, Nettles, is out now! 🇪🇸🏴
nazaretranea.com | https://www.instagram.com/nazareterreese?igsh=MWdyNmNpNHcxcjVwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
THE FINISH LINE (Sand and Gravel Press)
Disabled Writer • Disability Advocate • Musician • Husband • Blood Type: Curry
#Epilepsy #Disability #DisabledWriters
jmthornberry.wordpress.com
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I create simple Bible lessons for ESL students, homeschool families, and anyone who prefers easy English. Join me as we learn God’s word together, grow in faith, and share the good news with others!
https://joyfulmomentsesl.com/
Cardiff based Poet, Writer, Academic 'Octopus Mind' (Seren Books) - a Guardian Best Poetry Book of 2023 https://linktr.ee/createdtoread Teach creative writing, writing on/around ekphrasis, neurodiversity, creativity, climate crisis, art
Welcome to the haiku poems collection 📖✒️
A detective. Astrid Aillume's New Case: A Billionaire's Mystery
Cracking a case is like salty liquorice.
Surprising at first,but ultimately addictive.
Children's author. CADENCE AND KITTENFISH/HIDING BABY MOSES/VENETIAN LULLABY/SERENDIPITY & ME/GOODNIGHT, DRAGONS, etc. Major cat fan.
Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Director, Producer & Writer | CatDog dad | Historian | Official Unofficial Spokesman for Digiorno |
https://www.TrevorBrowning.com
Reduce Reuse Recycle ♻️ UPCYCLING! Temple. Shrine. Assemblage. Raw Creation! Outsider art. Art Brut. Folk Art. Visionary Art
Haiku Poetry (written by myself)
📍Switzerland
poet, teacher, PhD student. Wild swimmer. Editor at Yaffle/Yaffle's Nest
Living, working and writing in The Yorkshire Dales
Writer of both poetry and prose
Influenced by: H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe
Poet, latest Grief's Alphabet (Seren, 2024) | Academic | Grief, trauma, and the environment | All the 🐈⬛! | Foodie | Dem 🇺🇸 expat in Bristol, UK | Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carrie__etter
We publish poetry and fiction chapbooks by UK debut authors with an emphasis on global majority writers. Founder/editor: @carrieetter.bsky.social; co-editor: Kaycee Hill
Publisher of poetry collections and pamphlets. Yaffle and Yaffle's Nest
Online workshops and courses.
Poetess. Wildflower Goddess of the Dawn and Twilight Dreams. Celestial Rose of Lavender.🌹 Do not steal or use my work without permission or crediting me.
DMs will not be answered.
No politics, porn, Ai or Dms. Strictly poetry.
Mother, hist fic writer of 4 published works, poet, and musician living with bipolar 1. All my words are my own (c) 🖊️ No DMS, unless we get to know each other well. I do not follow political accounts. Now let's spread joy and make art! ✍️
Award-winning prairie-born poet living in Manchester 🇨🇦 | Lover of travel 🌎 | www.rosecondo.net | she/her
Join one Christian woman and blogger who is following Jesus while seeking joy and contentment in the Christian life.
https://joyfulmomentsinchrist.com/
Writer, cat person, 🇨🇦 in 🏴, “Strange Animals” (Parthian, 2022). “Suppertime” (Substack) for hot takes on books, dinner, and pop culture of the past! https://substack.com/@emilyvanderploeg
🌊💙🌀Protest + Mystic POET *BEAUTIFUL LATE BLOOMER* Best-Selling Author EDITOR GHOSTWRITER 100 books. LoA~Self-Love~Lover of democracy, nature, dogs, life! Kindness is my religion 🙏
TONS of poetry ➡️ https://sagepoetess.substack.com
ME-CFS Spoonie Bibliophile
All things poetry. Co-editor of Black Iris https://www.blackirispoetry.com
Children's poet. Poems in The Caterpillar, Little Thoughts Press, PaperBound, The Dirigible Balloon, Paddler Press, Parakeet, Charles Causley Trust, Northern Gravy, Candlestick Press, The Toy, Brian Moses' Blog, Tyger Tyger and anthologies.
There once was a poet on BlueSky
Who summoned the nerve to ask you why
The world's such a mess
And how should we express
Our pain and disdain for this coup guy?
Introducing the UK's most original new jazz act!
The Piano Dad UK is a singer, pianist, songwriter, and father to three beautiful boys (and a dog).
Search for 'The Piano Dad UK' on YouTube, or visit the channel at https://youtube.com/@thepianodaduk
Writer and critic, made in Canada 🇨🇦, living in Oxford 🇬🇧. Jittery queer ADHD vibes. Lover of axolotls, caffeine, and anything heartfelt. 🌈✨
👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy
Scots language poet 🏴
Author of "Contermacious Temerity" and "Rede Wi Yer Hert" from Dreich Publications. Next collection coming 2026 with Drunk Muse Press.
I'm David Herring, Lead Editor of indie poetry press, Dithering Chaps, based in Dorset, UK. We publish thematically-linked sequences of poems: works that riff on a core conceit, event or narrative voice. He/him. https://www.ditheringchaps.com
Award-winning performance poet, author, educator, entertainer and superhero. I work with all ages visiting schools, libraries etc, in-person and virtually. Latest poetry books: 'Chicken in the Kitchen' and 'Small Poems for Big Imaginations'.
Ordinary dog woman.
Creativity is my passion. Poetry, writing, pottery, sewing, knitting, woodturning, cooking ...I'm not highly skilled but I don't let that stop me.
Raised in Hong Kong, now living in south Wales, UK
Creepy men will be 🚫
Oil painter, children’s author + illustrator | Published in Northern Gravy, The Toy Press, Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Cleaver Magazine
Poetry stuff! Nominated for a Forward Prize, Best Of The Net (Twice) and Two Pushcart Awards.
Black Bough (Silver Branch Poet), East Ridge Review (Featured Poet), Frogmore Papers, Full House Literary, Dream Catcher, Dreich, Broken Spine, Frazzled Lit.
Editor of Acropolis Journal | Writer |
The Dredging of Rituals, 2021 | Published in The North | Broken Sleep Books | Fly on the Wall Press | Acumen Poetry | streetcakemag
https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Co-Asst. Reg. Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 , #50PreciousWords HM '25, '23.
Author: Forgetfulness, My Outsize Hank Williams Cowboy Hat, Night Window, New York Hotel (TLS Book of the Year), Makers of Empty Dreams. Translator: Pierre Reverdy, Max Jacob, Gëzim Hajdari, Ivano Fermini. www.ianseed.co.uk
Poet. Five published books.DMU Law graduate. Pushcart Prizex4/Best of the Netx3 Nominations. Founder/Editor/Publisher of Lothlorien Poetry Journal https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.co https://stridermarcusjonespoet.blogspot.com/p/about-strider.html
Lothlorien Poetry Journal is a literary journal featuring free verse/rhyming/experimental poetry, short stories, flash fiction and art.
https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission-guidelines.html
#poetrycommunity | #photography | #collage | Author of ONLY THE FOREST KNOWS (Paperwall), WALK LIKE MONSTERS (Paperwall), and CITY OF WATER (Sahitya Academy). She / her. Los Angeles, California. Photography account is @lilith_and_blues on IG.
Random story stuff to get you writing. Run the gauntlet by responding to all 150 prompts, found here -> https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5czgnb5wwkj2jlu7mdqciavg/feed/aaahxs3zqd77m
I like writing poems and reading other people’s too. Picture Book writer - currently querying 🤞Published writer of short fiction in national women’s press. Novice knitter.
Maker of sensory tools and fidgets. Powered by ADHD⚡️
No DM’s
Let’s connect through 🎨 #art
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🖤 Love is the new religion
🧙 I may be a #witch
👁️ Projects & process
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Writing Poetry for children! Find me at http://dirigibleballoon.org/
https://northerngravy.com/
https://tygertyger.net/
Live lit events online and in Norwich
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International Poet, Playwright, Curator & Editor of KIN, an anthology celebrating Romany, Traveller & Nomadic Communities with Salmon Poetry Press, Founder of Writing as Sanctuary’. #Breast Cancer Survivor/ Chronic Illness/ Disability
Children's poet. Author - 'SQUEAK! SQUAWK! ROAR! Amazing Animal Poems' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Squeak-Squawk-Roar-Amazing-Animal/dp/1915659558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=47TAAYCNKFE6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1qPKNR7Vxfhy6bDj6uskSl09zQU3A4epr2_kV5MA2aQ.PQ-cHwE7SPhIxZik7UCA
Poet, Editor (samueltongue.com) and Co-Director of Kalewater Cottage Creative Retreat kalewatercottage.co.uk
Poet & Nurse & that
Works in Mental Health services
Helps run Cafe Writers
Most recently pub in Poetry Wales & 14 Poems
Knits, reads, runs. Likes Trade Unions
Studied at UEA (nursing & Creative Writing) & Aberystwyth (international Politics)
Non binary
Write your way to a more positive outlook on life! Guided writing activities to foster personal growth, increased mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Online anywhere, and in-person in North East England. writingforwellbeing.co.uk
Poet/Author, EIC at SHINE poetry series. Links to books & more at: http://www.SamanthaTerrell.com & http://www.SHINEpoetry.com
Art/cartoons/illustrations/poetry/humour. Occasional writer.
Banner illustration by Fiona Ross
@fiveona.bsky.social from the book 'No More Mr Mice Guy' (Rep'd by
Luddington Creative)
Avatar by @vinkelmule.bsky.social
No AI⛔
Poet. Writer. Reader. Thinker. ✍️📖
Well, I write things. Mainly poetry these days.
This link takes you to samples and reviews from my first collection, GRATITUDE DIARY, along with a way to order the book:
https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/gratitude-diary-jessica-cohn/
2024 Silver Medal Florida Book Awards, Poetry 🥈
Book 2: Bright Life, Animal Heart, winner of the 2023 Minds on Fire Open Book Prize, out now!, conduit.org
Book 1: Flowers as Mind Control, winner of The 2020 John Ciardi Prize,
at uapress.com
poetry, nature, writing, reading, art, culture, languages, photography, travelling 🎨🖌️🖼️
Let's also be friends on Substack:@poetrywithlinda
Writing with a slow pencil in Jericho.
janethomas.org
(he/him) Belfast/Coleraine poet. Black Eyed Peace, is available as free eBook from Wordpress, inc. the Pushcart nominated Hunting for the Aurora. MA student at MMU - davidatkinsonpoet.wordpress.com
Poet. Plums, raspberries, apricots. Recently in Asymptote, New Welsh Review, Finished Creatures, Cyphers. Troubadour Prize. Jt runner-up Keats-Shelley prize. He/him.
#Dublin based #poet #nature lover. Writes on Substack under @theseainme. Here's my about page https://theseainme.substack.com/about
I like to write about the things people don't talk about through the intimacy of #poetry
Poetry
Poetry for Children
Short Stories
Radio Drama
Drawing
Writer, lover of books, music, art, classic films, sci-fi, nature, animals, history, most sports. Humanitarian. Luton Town fan.
Websites: https://www.paulrance.com
https://www.booksmusicfilmstv.com
And YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@paulrance59
Poet and Neonatologist. Pushcart nominated. Work in the Aftershock Review, IS&T, After…, Atrium, The Alchemy Spoon, Dust poetry, Intima, Black Bough, Artemesia and Hippocrates anthologies.
https://linktr.ee/elizabeth.osmond
Writer and Consumer of Poetry. Donald Bagger. Transient Earth Inhabitant. Hello!
SCBWI, Children's book illustrator & author
European,30+ years in the UK. Pottering in the garden and reading are daily essentials. Detests all right-wing nutters. Strongly believes in the right to protest. 💙 📚 🌱
🇪🇺 #FBPE 😷🇺🇦🌻
UK poet and writer. Latest collection: 'You'll Never Be Anyone Else' - https://www.serenbooks.com/book/youll-never-be-anyone-else/ https://rachaelclyne.blogspot.com/ @rachaelclyne Substack
#PoetsOnBluesky #PoetryCommunity
#poets #ukpoets
Marketer. Dad. Poet. Data enthusiast. Footie fan. No particular order, combinations possible.
MA Poetry alum. | Manchester Writing School
Currently pitching debut collection, The Premiad
Poet, carer and freelance HR consultant from Yorkshire. Published in The North, Butcher’s Dog, Strix,The Frogmore Papers, Northern Gravy, Propel and others. Longlisted National Poetry Competition 2023 🏳️🌈🇵🇸🇺🇦
Poetry collection New Famous Phrases March 25 @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social | @ilkleylitfest.bsky.social New Northern Poet | New Writing North North East Poet | BBC New Creative
https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page/daniel-hinds-new-famous-phrases
Retired journalist. Practicing poet
(You probably call me Remy.) Author / Poet.
This House, out now from @TheEmmaPress. In a previous life, I was shouting about books & authors to anyone interested.
Currently less shouty but still all about books and authors. I go outside sometimes.
Poet, one-time English language teacher, lives near his Bristol allotment. Two collections https://dominicfisherpoetry.co.uk/
Shannon Lynette is an author, poet, and editor. She’s also the owner of Lady Chaos Press, a small independent press. ❤️🔪🖤
Read more about her sh!t at www.ladyonawire.com
Always writing. Caterpillar Poetry Prize (18), Spark! School Book Awards (23and25). Shortlisted for a UKLA Award (23). Bookoholic. Justice, mercy, humility.
Published poet, winner of best spoken word show Greater Manchester Fringe 2021. Turkophile, atheist and aesthete. Host of Crooked Posts, Prestwich.
MUFCUM
Poet. Winner of the Hawthornden Prize for Literature with Reckless Paper Birds. Forward & Costa-shortlisted. Working-class writer. Next book: Crowd Voltage (Bloodaxe, March 2026). He/him. 🏳️🌈
Book lover/ Part time Librarian
No crypto or DMs please 🙏
📌 Essex, England 🏴 #BookSky
