Jenny Mitchell
@jennymitchellgo.bsky.social
Winner of the Gregory O'Donohue Prize, the Poetry Book Awards etc. 3 poetry collections - 'Map of a Plantation' on the syllabus at Manchester Metropolitan Uni. Widely published. Facilitate poetry workshops for the British Library and British Museum.
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Write On! is my first magazine cover with an article by Eithne Cullen. Read here: pentoprint.org/product/see-...
My collection 'Resurrection of a Black Man' contains 3 prizewinning poems. 'Essential reading'. Moniza Alvi
More info about me here: indigodreamspublishing.com/jenny-mitche...
My collection 'Resurrection of a Black Man' contains 3 prizewinning poems. 'Essential reading'. Moniza Alvi
More info about me here: indigodreamspublishing.com/jenny-mitche...
@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...
I hope to send in another proposal this year...
January 19, 2026 at 1:12 PM
@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...
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.
For some reason I can't sign into a my account. It keeps saying try later. Any help with this appreciated.
January 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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.
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...
I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.
munsterlit.ie/southword-ed...
Southword Editor’s Poetry Award Result – Munster Literature Centre
munsterlit.ie
January 14, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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...
I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.
munsterlit.ie/southword-ed...
January 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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. 🌿
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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
Reposted by Jenny Mitchell
#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
January 2, 2026 at 8:06 AM
#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-...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...
The new poetry co-editor introduces herself
AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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-...
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-...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...
The new poetry co-editor introduces herself
AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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-...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...
Reposted by Jenny Mitchell
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 ❤️
If you're in Cork next July don't miss the @wcorklitfest.bsky.social. The line-up promises to be fantastic!
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
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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!
many congratulations Jenny !
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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!
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
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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.
Reposted by Jenny Mitchell
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
December 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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-...
The new poetry co-editor introduces herself
AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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-...
Sharing some good news: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...
The new poetry co-editor introduces herself
AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
@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-...
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
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
@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.
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.
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
@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.
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...
www.bronte.org.uk/events/poetr...
Poetry at the Parsonage Day | The Brontë Parsonage Museum
Join us for a day of poetry in Haworth, inspired by Yorkshire people, places and landscape. We’ll hear from both established and new poets from across the
www.bronte.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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...
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
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#Cork #poetrycommunity
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Poetry and History Workshop
With Cork City Libraries' Poet-in-the-Community Jenny Mitchell
www.eventbrite.ie
September 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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...
#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'd love to hear your highlight... 🦋
August 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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'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. 🌿
August 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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! 🌿
It was really enjoyable and inspiring, Jenny! I made a couple of poems I really like. Thank you for your ideas and encouragement and please come again 🙏👌🏻⛅️😎
August 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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.🌿
Many thanks to the wonderful organisers and volunteers.🌿
August 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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.🌿
Many thanks to the wonderful organisers and volunteers.🌿
Reposted by Jenny Mitchell
@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.
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.
August 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
@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.
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.