Mark Bowles
@markabowles.bsky.social
Writer. All My Precious Madness published by Galley Beggar 2024; Goldsmiths Prize Shortlist, Authors Club Prize Shortlist, James Tait Black Prize shortlist. How Do People Stay the Same published 2026, Galley Beggar.
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Our November newsletter is out, combining our events listings with our monthly roundup of events and opportunities
With open mics, residencies, grants and competitions, there are so many ways for you to explore your creativity ✨
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Our November newsletter is out, combining our events listings with our monthly roundup of events and opportunities
With open mics, residencies, grants and competitions, there are so many ways for you to explore your creativity ✨
With opportunities from....
It's official: dates and location for Annual Salon 2026!
Plus a roundup of events and opportunities across Europe
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November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Never going to get over that all this happened from a tweet and now here we are and I've met so many amazing people ❤️
Exciting to have the first meeting of our new Steering Group! We've got lots of exciting plans for 2025/6 and beyond and such great people to help make it happen ✨️
Who can you spy? 🔎🔎
Who can you spy? 🔎🔎
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Never going to get over that all this happened from a tweet and now here we are and I've met so many amazing people ❤️
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Yes! And thus is one of the few prizes I really look forward to, sure in the knowledge I’m going to discover some really interesting writing. Last night absolutely confirmed this.
One of the aspects I like most about this prize is the solidarity between the writers. I felt the guys on stage, last night, were generous & thoughtful & responsive to one another. Definitely a northern feel to the Goldie this year! Good luck, all. X
@benpester.bsky.social, Sarah Hall, @cdrose.bsky.social & @ericawgnr.bsky.social on stage last night @southbankcentre.bsky.social.
Colwill Brown, @yrsadaleyward.bsky.social & Charlie Porter contributed in virtual form.
Thanks to everyone for a stimulating evening of readings and discussion.
Colwill Brown, @yrsadaleyward.bsky.social & Charlie Porter contributed in virtual form.
Thanks to everyone for a stimulating evening of readings and discussion.
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Yes! And thus is one of the few prizes I really look forward to, sure in the knowledge I’m going to discover some really interesting writing. Last night absolutely confirmed this.
My brilliant publisher @galleybeggars.bsky.social helping to pioneer the crucial Books by People initiative in an age of encroaching AI:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Identity Stamps
Two new startups, Books by People and Amlet, aim to certify a book’s authenticity in the AI era
www.publishersweekly.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
My brilliant publisher @galleybeggars.bsky.social helping to pioneer the crucial Books by People initiative in an age of encroaching AI:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Looking forward to reading this!
And please! If you want to support us - and get a wonderful book - we're taking pre-orders: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/paperback-sh...
Waterstones too: www.waterstones.com/book/telenov...
And bookshop.org : uk.bookshop.org/p/books/tele...
Or your local bookshop.
Waterstones too: www.waterstones.com/book/telenov...
And bookshop.org : uk.bookshop.org/p/books/tele...
Or your local bookshop.
TELENOVELA — Galley Beggar Press
This is a pre-order . Telenovela will be shipped on publication, in November 2025. All pre-orders will be signed first editions, and come with a book mark and three limited edition postcards. RE...
www.galleybeggar.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Looking forward to reading this!
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Places for the course with @markabowles.bsky.social now SOLD OUT (you can join waitlist).
But lots of spaces at the salon after. Do join us! Come read your work (or listen) and make new writer friends.
But lots of spaces at the salon after. Do join us! Come read your work (or listen) and make new writer friends.
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Places for the course with @markabowles.bsky.social now SOLD OUT (you can join waitlist).
But lots of spaces at the salon after. Do join us! Come read your work (or listen) and make new writer friends.
But lots of spaces at the salon after. Do join us! Come read your work (or listen) and make new writer friends.
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"What is at stake if we cannot continue?"
Simultaneously very happy and crestfallen to be part of this Open Letter (written to the industry, as well as readers, writers, and - well - everyone who cares).
Please read, and share:
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Simultaneously very happy and crestfallen to be part of this Open Letter (written to the industry, as well as readers, writers, and - well - everyone who cares).
Please read, and share:
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK
The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses.
www.thebookseller.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"What is at stake if we cannot continue?"
Simultaneously very happy and crestfallen to be part of this Open Letter (written to the industry, as well as readers, writers, and - well - everyone who cares).
Please read, and share:
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
Simultaneously very happy and crestfallen to be part of this Open Letter (written to the industry, as well as readers, writers, and - well - everyone who cares).
Please read, and share:
www.thebookseller.com/comment/open...
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Author of All My Precious Madness (Galley Beggar 2024), nominated for Goldsmiths Prize; Authors Club First Novel Award; James Tait Memorial Prize. How Do People Stay the Same (Galley Beggar) will be p...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Only 5 places left for Writing From Rage with @markabowles.bsky.social!
Our events really do sell out fast, so don't delay if you want to come to this or the salon after.
(Paris and Madrid fully sold out)
Our events really do sell out fast, so don't delay if you want to come to this or the salon after.
(Paris and Madrid fully sold out)
✨EWS DOUBLE BILLING✨
Writing From Rage: Turning Fury Into Form
with Mark Bowles
26 November 2025
6-7:30pm GMT
&
Pop-up Salon: London with Insurgent Press
26 November 2025
8-10pm GMT
Both at:
The Queens Larder, 1 Queen Square WC1N 3AR
🎟️Tickets together or separate – see below
Writing From Rage: Turning Fury Into Form
with Mark Bowles
26 November 2025
6-7:30pm GMT
&
Pop-up Salon: London with Insurgent Press
26 November 2025
8-10pm GMT
Both at:
The Queens Larder, 1 Queen Square WC1N 3AR
🎟️Tickets together or separate – see below
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Only 5 places left for Writing From Rage with @markabowles.bsky.social!
Our events really do sell out fast, so don't delay if you want to come to this or the salon after.
(Paris and Madrid fully sold out)
Our events really do sell out fast, so don't delay if you want to come to this or the salon after.
(Paris and Madrid fully sold out)
Come fellow writers, come willing to write what you’d rather burn:
✨EWS DOUBLE BILLING✨
Writing From Rage: Turning Fury Into Form
with Mark Bowles
26 November 2025
6-7:30pm GMT
&
Pop-up Salon: London with Insurgent Press
26 November 2025
8-10pm GMT
Both at:
The Queens Larder, 1 Queen Square WC1N 3AR
🎟️Tickets together or separate – see below
Writing From Rage: Turning Fury Into Form
with Mark Bowles
26 November 2025
6-7:30pm GMT
&
Pop-up Salon: London with Insurgent Press
26 November 2025
8-10pm GMT
Both at:
The Queens Larder, 1 Queen Square WC1N 3AR
🎟️Tickets together or separate – see below
October 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Come fellow writers, come willing to write what you’d rather burn:
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Find out where we will be next and join our community of writers meeting online and in person
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Find out about our next salon and lots of online events
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October 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Our newsletter is out!
Find out where we will be next and join our community of writers meeting online and in person
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Find out where we will be next and join our community of writers meeting online and in person
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Seconded!
👇🏼That Goldsmiths time of year. Best thing about being on the 2024 shortlist was the friends I made, all of them fucking great writers. Hope this year's crew enjoy that as much as we did!
We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2025 shortlist.
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
October 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Seconded!
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✨ONLINE COURSE✨
Following the success of Julie’s Prose Poetry Workshop, we’re delighted to bring you our first longer course:
Exploring Poetic Concepts and Forms: A Poetry Workshop Series
Following the success of Julie’s Prose Poetry Workshop, we’re delighted to bring you our first longer course:
Exploring Poetic Concepts and Forms: A Poetry Workshop Series
October 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
✨ONLINE COURSE✨
Following the success of Julie’s Prose Poetry Workshop, we’re delighted to bring you our first longer course:
Exploring Poetic Concepts and Forms: A Poetry Workshop Series
Following the success of Julie’s Prose Poetry Workshop, we’re delighted to bring you our first longer course:
Exploring Poetic Concepts and Forms: A Poetry Workshop Series
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Meet us in Paris?
Only a few tickets left for our intimate Paris salon.
There will be:
🎤 Fantastic readings
🍷 Wine included
🥘 Friendly dinner after
🖼 Writing in Place des Vosges Friday morning
🤝 New friends and connections
All for a tiny price
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paris-lite...
Only a few tickets left for our intimate Paris salon.
There will be:
🎤 Fantastic readings
🍷 Wine included
🥘 Friendly dinner after
🖼 Writing in Place des Vosges Friday morning
🤝 New friends and connections
All for a tiny price
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paris-lite...
September 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Meet us in Paris?
Only a few tickets left for our intimate Paris salon.
There will be:
🎤 Fantastic readings
🍷 Wine included
🥘 Friendly dinner after
🖼 Writing in Place des Vosges Friday morning
🤝 New friends and connections
All for a tiny price
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paris-lite...
Only a few tickets left for our intimate Paris salon.
There will be:
🎤 Fantastic readings
🍷 Wine included
🥘 Friendly dinner after
🖼 Writing in Place des Vosges Friday morning
🤝 New friends and connections
All for a tiny price
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paris-lite...
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Our latest newsletter contains the chance to get some beautiful signed artwork from @jamesnunnart.bsky.social , news of an All My Precious Madness t-shirt, massive glaring typos and more of the things we hope you love and expect: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/campaigns/vi...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Our latest newsletter contains the chance to get some beautiful signed artwork from @jamesnunnart.bsky.social , news of an All My Precious Madness t-shirt, massive glaring typos and more of the things we hope you love and expect: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/campaigns/vi...
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Delighted that the audiobook version of All My Precious Madness, read by Paul Hilton and produced by @spiracleaudiobooks.bsky.social has been shortlisted for a Speakie in the best fiction audiobook category: www.thebookseller.com/news/the-bri...
The British Audio Awards shortlists revealed for inaugural year
The shortlists for the inaugural year of The British Audio Awards, also known as The Speakies, have been revealed and include industry names such as Hamza Yassin, AF Steadman, and Dr Rangan Chatterjee...
www.thebookseller.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Delighted that the audiobook version of All My Precious Madness, read by Paul Hilton and produced by @spiracleaudiobooks.bsky.social has been shortlisted for a Speakie in the best fiction audiobook category: www.thebookseller.com/news/the-bri...