Poet, Husband, Northumbrian, Sax novice.
Forward/Pushcart/BOTN nominated
Work in FH Lit, Dust, IS&T, The Winged Moon, Black Bough and more
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialYou can make as many recommendations as you like, there no limit 🙂
Paul
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@betarish.bsky.social
@sophiedumont.bsky.social
@salenagodden.bsky.social
@karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
@carmellapoetry.bsky.social
@victoriaspires.bsky.social
@jenferoze.bsky.social
@citizen-chris.bsky.social
@danielghinds.bsky.social
@pascalepetit.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialFull details here: shorturl.at/zrcSn
Last years presses included
@canongate.co.uk
@stanchion.bsky.social
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@steelincisors.bsky.social
@parthianbooks.bsky.social
@parlyareepress.bsky.social
@sidhepress.bsky.social
@blackcatpress.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialLast year throughout November and December, The Book Bag Christmas List was viewed by a few thousand people. This year The Book Bag Christmas Gift Guide is looking to replicate and improve on last year. Submitting is easier this year. Take 5 and boost a press or poet today.
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialIt was a huge honour and privilege to host the online launch for @internetofwords.com latest book Forest Management - pre-order here: shorturl.at/SaI2r
Readings from S, @ninaparmenter.bsky.social & @victoriaspires.bsky.social were incredible and was great to see/hear all the support 🙌
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialFriday 7.30 🤩 Link for tickets in OP
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialLess than 10 days to go to submit to this. It’s an excellent way to boost poets and presses in the run up to Christmas. See the original post for full details.
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialCongratulations to October’s Poetic Voice getting book of the month at the Poetry Kit
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Read Annest’s Poetic Voice feature here
@victoriaspires.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.socialThis Friday! Need to get working on my set 😁 Looking forward to it 🥳
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialThis Coming Friday…
The online launch of forest management by @internetofwords.com with special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social & @ninaparmenter.bsky.social
Come and enjoy some excellent poetry and celebrate the launch of an outstanding book!
Tickets 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS
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@johnadlam.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.socialHappy National Poetry Day! This is my (still can't quite believe it) BestOfTheNet2026-nominated poem ‘Wetland’. Please consider a donation to Médecins Sans Frontières (see commentary below the poem for how). Thank you again @paulwritespoems.bsky.social 🥰 johnadlampoems.substack.com/p/wetland?ut...
@leiabutler.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.socialThe Games Room is one of my fav little parts of FH! Open for a few days on the theme of drifting 🍁🍂
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialLet’s share a warm welcome for the latest featured poet in the Poetic Voice series, the excellent @annestgwilym.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialHappy National Poetry Day to all! Its the first of the month, Autumn is in full swing and it's time to welcome an excellent Poetic Voice to The Book Bag. Part 1 features four poems (3 from their new book) and an indepth interview. Take ten, settle in and read the feature here...
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.socialJoin me on the dark winter Sunday mornings.
Use the time to get creative and work on your poetry over zoom in the company of fellow poets.
Pay - as - you - feel per session.
Sessions are 90mins made up of 3x 25min sprints.
1st Session Tickets here: shorturl.at/xMtXc
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.socialBack for lucky number 7!
Your favourite intimate and supportive poetry open mic returns on Sunday 18th October.
Share your roughcut coals or polished gems.
The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions
Tickets 🎟️ here: shorturl.at/jYJZg
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialReposted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.social📣***Exciting Announcement***📣
Join me as I host a launch for the new book from @internetofwords.com ‘Forest Management’.
With special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social
09.10.26
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialHelp your favourite presses and poets out!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
@paulwritespoems.bsky.socialThis is very kind of you Paul however no thanks necessary my friend 🙏