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Rebecca Swift Foundation
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Advancing the craft, creativity and wellbeing of women poets in the UK

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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...
Rebecca Swift Foundation - 'Woman, Mapped' Anthology
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October 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Lovely to see this & copying in @foundationswift.bsky.social Happy writing to you, Catherine
September 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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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
blue square on white background. Text says "Rebecca Swift Foundation, we're recruiting. Chair of Trustees and two new Trustees. The Rebecca Swift Foundation is recruiting for α new Chair and two new Trustees to support our national work advocating for and championing UK-based women poets. Deadline: 9am BST, 15 September. Visit our website for more details https://www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-with-us/
August 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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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
Flyer: Primers volume eight selected by Laurie Bolger. includes a photo of Laurie smiling
August 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Poets! The news is out...

Submissions to "Woman, Mapped" to open shortly @foundationswift.bsky.social

www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/news/rebecca... #poets #submissions
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.
www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org
July 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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: www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/join-our-mai...
text based image - Welcome 1000 followers! stylised illustrations of three women, one at each corner. Rebecca Swift Foundation logo in the remaining corner.
July 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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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
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 ...
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July 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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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
Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Money. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 22 June.
June 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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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
Primers | Nine Arches Press
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June 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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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.
text based image - workshop facilitator training. free training opportunity for members of the women poets' network with Deanna Rodger. 3-4 July: two-day workshop. 7 July: one-to-one session. 10 July: practice session
May 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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...
Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Poetry Workshops. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 25 May.
May 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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.
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Event flyer: Images of the panellists for The Women Poets' Webinar on Thursday 8 May from 7pm to 8.50pm. Joy Francis, Alice Willitts, Maya Chowdhry and Degna Stone. Pay what you decide - £8/10/12. Free to women poets' network members. Arts Council England logo in bottom right corner.
May 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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
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April 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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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Just one month to go until our Pavilion Poetry launch event! ☁️📖

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the brilliant Theresa Muñoz, Sarah Corbett, and Olivia McCannon.

Tickets are FREE - grab yours now via the link below: bit.ly/PavilionLaun... 📚

#PavilionPoetry #PoetryCommunity #BookLaunch
A graphic promoting the Pavilion Poetry 2025 launch event on May 1, 2025, from 5–7 PM at the School of Arts Library, Liverpool. The banner detailing this information is light blue. Features three book covers: Archivum by Theresa Muñoz, The Ishtar Gate by Sarah Corbett, and The Lives of Z by Olivia McCannon. Free entry. The Archivum book cover is pink, The Ishtar Gate book cover is white and The Lives of Z is coral. The background is a blue sky with clouds. The white Pavilion Poetry logo is in the centre next to a link for tickets to the event.
April 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The Charles Causley Trust is looking for new Trustees. Deadline: Monday 17 March!
mslexia.bsky.social Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social · Mar 5
The Charles Causley Trust is recruiting three new Trustees!

They're looking for individuals who are passionate about poetry and literature, community arts and development, and providing creative opportunities for young people.

causleytrust.org/work-with-us/

Deadline: 17 March

#WritingCommunity
Work With Us - The Charles Causley Trust
We are committed to supporting students and young people develop the skills and experience they need to pursue their careers....
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March 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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...
Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 March from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is What’s Important. co-hosted by jen feroze and lesley curwen. It is £2 entry and free to Women Poets' Network members.
March 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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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’!
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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 February from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is Free and Easy. It is hosted by Degna Stone. It is £2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members.
February 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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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
Self Editing Fiction - The Literary Consultancy
TLC's 6-week self editing fiction course for writers
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February 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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...
Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron • Poetry School
Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron: An advanced weekly workshop group with the inimitable Mark Waldron.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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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.
The poet Deanna Rodger, standing in front of a fence and smiling.
January 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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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-...
Write Club Plus: Amplify - The Literary Consultancy
Write Club Plus Amplify. A 3 month group coaching programme for writers
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January 16, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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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

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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 24 November from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The theme is Writing Prompts. It is hosted by Jen Feroze and Degna Stone. It is £2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members
November 24, 2024 at 8:39 AM
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hannahl1n.bsky.social Hannah Linden @hannahl1n.bsky.social · Nov 22
I've started compiling starter packs of UK Poets. I've just finished the first one... alphabetically listed from A to J (1st names)... will start another list from there on.

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November 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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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. 😍
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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
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November 16, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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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...
Paid Freelance Opportunity for Women Poets – Creative Associates. Help the Women Poets' Network strengthen our connections with women poets in Wolverhampton, London and Newcastle. Visit http://RebeccaSwiftFoundation.Org for more info.
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 PM