Angela T. Carr
@angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social
Poet | Architect | Creative Writing facilitator at Wordbox | AuDHD
🏆 Arts Council Literature Bursary 2021
🏆 iYeats International Poetry Competition 2019
🏆 Poetry Business 2018 Laureate's Prize
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🏆 Arts Council Literature Bursary 2021
🏆 iYeats International Poetry Competition 2019
🏆 Poetry Business 2018 Laureate's Prize
www.thisiswordbox.com
https://linktr.ee/wordbox
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Writing & Poetry Competitions & Submissions – December 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
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Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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Reposted by Angela T. Carr
Today's #LiftToTheSky goes to this lovely piece full of grief and beauty by @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social. 💫
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after the storm angela t carr — a dreaming skin | angela t. carr
After the Storm - a poem by Angela T. Carr, Finalist in the Mslexia Women’s Poetry Competition 2014
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December 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Today's #LiftToTheSky goes to this lovely piece full of grief and beauty by @angelatcarrpoetry.bsky.social. 💫
@thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
www.adreamingskin.com/after-the-st...
@thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
www.adreamingskin.com/after-the-st...
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
If you see this please share (i.e. repost, not just like)! The Barbellion Prize is a unique award for writers with disabilities. We need to raise £20k to secure its future, so please make a donation, no matter how large, no matter how small, here: barbellionprize.org/donate/ Thank you!
donate | The Barbellion Prize
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December 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you see this please share (i.e. repost, not just like)! The Barbellion Prize is a unique award for writers with disabilities. We need to raise £20k to secure its future, so please make a donation, no matter how large, no matter how small, here: barbellionprize.org/donate/ Thank you!
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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Writing & Poetry Competitions & Submissions – December 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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Reposted by Angela T. Carr
Happy Halfway Day!
We're HALFWAY through our nonfiction book submissions period: if you've got an essay collection, memoir, or nonfiction/hybrid full-length book manuscript over 125pg, SEND US YOUR BOOK!
We're open through December 1!
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We're HALFWAY through our nonfiction book submissions period: if you've got an essay collection, memoir, or nonfiction/hybrid full-length book manuscript over 125pg, SEND US YOUR BOOK!
We're open through December 1!
splitlippress.submittable.com/submit
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Happy Halfway Day!
We're HALFWAY through our nonfiction book submissions period: if you've got an essay collection, memoir, or nonfiction/hybrid full-length book manuscript over 125pg, SEND US YOUR BOOK!
We're open through December 1!
splitlippress.submittable.com/submit
We're HALFWAY through our nonfiction book submissions period: if you've got an essay collection, memoir, or nonfiction/hybrid full-length book manuscript over 125pg, SEND US YOUR BOOK!
We're open through December 1!
splitlippress.submittable.com/submit
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
❛ What. / The fuck. / Is this leaf. / Doing. In my–– / And this. / And fucking this.
A poem for your Sunday reset – by Dawn Watson, from Issue 25. 🍂
A poem for your Sunday reset – by Dawn Watson, from Issue 25. 🍂
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
❛ What. / The fuck. / Is this leaf. / Doing. In my–– / And this. / And fucking this.
A poem for your Sunday reset – by Dawn Watson, from Issue 25. 🍂
A poem for your Sunday reset – by Dawn Watson, from Issue 25. 🍂
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
This averages out at a violation roughly every four hours, around the clock, continuously since 10 October. At what point do we stop calling it a ceasefire when Israel has just literally not ceased firing
October 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This averages out at a violation roughly every four hours, around the clock, continuously since 10 October. At what point do we stop calling it a ceasefire when Israel has just literally not ceased firing
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow
Budget 2026: Basic income for artists to become permanent
The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow.
www.rte.ie
October 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be put on a permanent footing in the Budget tomorrow
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 is now open for entries in both categories:
The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines
The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines
Deadline 31 January 2026
This year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
Good luck!
magmapoetry.com/competition/
The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines
The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines
Deadline 31 January 2026
This year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
Good luck!
magmapoetry.com/competition/
Magma Poetry Competition - Magma Poetry
MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 is now open for entries in both categories The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines De...
magmapoetry.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 is now open for entries in both categories:
The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines
The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines
Deadline 31 January 2026
This year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
Good luck!
magmapoetry.com/competition/
The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines
The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines
Deadline 31 January 2026
This year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social
Good luck!
magmapoetry.com/competition/
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
Via Sarah Clancy's partner Anne Mulhall:
"Friends I am so happy to tell you that Sarah and all the Irish flotilla heroes are in the air flying to Athens and will all be on flights home to Dublin tonight or tomorrow.
Sarah will be arriving into Dublin airport at 11pm tonight."
"Friends I am so happy to tell you that Sarah and all the Irish flotilla heroes are in the air flying to Athens and will all be on flights home to Dublin tonight or tomorrow.
Sarah will be arriving into Dublin airport at 11pm tonight."
October 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Via Sarah Clancy's partner Anne Mulhall:
"Friends I am so happy to tell you that Sarah and all the Irish flotilla heroes are in the air flying to Athens and will all be on flights home to Dublin tonight or tomorrow.
Sarah will be arriving into Dublin airport at 11pm tonight."
"Friends I am so happy to tell you that Sarah and all the Irish flotilla heroes are in the air flying to Athens and will all be on flights home to Dublin tonight or tomorrow.
Sarah will be arriving into Dublin airport at 11pm tonight."
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
Please read and reshare our statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann offer solidarity in this time of crisis.
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
Global Sumud Flotilla Statement - Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann
2 October August 2025 Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann is gravely concerned about the abduction of poet Sarah Clancy, one of several Irish citizens taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla was ...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Please read and reshare our statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla. We at Irish PEN/PEN na hÉireann offer solidarity in this time of crisis.
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
irishpen.com/2025/10/02/g...
Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in October 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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October 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in October 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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Need help editing & honing your poems for publication? Wordbox 8-week online Poetry Workshop Groups return in October for emerging writers to read, discuss & receive feedback on their work. Max. 5 per group - day/eve/w'end sessions. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Need help editing & honing your poems for publication? Wordbox 8-week online Poetry Workshop Groups return in October for emerging writers to read, discuss & receive feedback on their work. Max. 5 per group - day/eve/w'end sessions. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...
New for Autumn, Ice & Fire | 30 Days of Writing the Norse Myths, draws on 1000 year old tales of honour, courage, magic & mischief. Together we'll take inspiration from the enduring cycles of Nature, & discover resilience in times of destruction & renewal. thisiswordbox.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New for Autumn, Ice & Fire | 30 Days of Writing the Norse Myths, draws on 1000 year old tales of honour, courage, magic & mischief. Together we'll take inspiration from the enduring cycles of Nature, & discover resilience in times of destruction & renewal. thisiswordbox.com
Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in September 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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September 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in September 2025. Please share & best of luck!
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🚨 End of Month Submissions Alert! 30 journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 September - poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art & more. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
Writing & Poetry Competitions, Submission & Opportunities in August 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
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August 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🚨 End of Month Submissions Alert! 30 journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 September - poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art & more. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. Every little bit counts—please consider sharing or donating. gofund.me/5f5ef7d1
Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr
Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare
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August 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. Every little bit counts—please consider sharing or donating. gofund.me/5f5ef7d1
Mid-August submission deadlines alert! 44 literary journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 Sept, 14 of which are closing over the next week. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
Writing & Poetry Competitions, Submission & Opportunities in August 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
www.thisiswordbox.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mid-August submission deadlines alert! 44 literary journals, competitions, publishers and residencies all with deadlines by 1 Sept, 14 of which are closing over the next week. Don't miss out! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
Reposted by Angela T. Carr
The emotionally precarious life of a poet… @writersandartists.bsky.social have released an excerpt from my essay in their 2026 edition: ‘Perseverance in Getting Poetry Published’ www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/perse...
August 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The emotionally precarious life of a poet… @writersandartists.bsky.social have released an excerpt from my essay in their 2026 edition: ‘Perseverance in Getting Poetry Published’ www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/perse...
It's here! Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions incl. poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in August 2025. Good luck & pls share.
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
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August 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It's here! Over 150 calls for literary competitions & submissions incl. poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in August 2025. Good luck & pls share.
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
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Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. I'm almost at my target, and every little bit counts—please consider sharing and/or donating. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...
Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr
Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare
www.gofundme.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Caught in a nightmare of a financial scandal, I'm facing the loss of my home. I'm desperate for a fresh start and need your support. I'm almost at my target, and every little bit counts—please consider sharing and/or donating. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...
1 week, 45 Literary Deadlines. What are you waiting for?
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Poetry & Writing Competitions & Submissions - July 2025 — WORDBOX
Over 160 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or ...
www.thisiswordbox.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
1 week, 45 Literary Deadlines. What are you waiting for?
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After years of fighting a financial injustice, I'm now facing the loss of my home. Your support can help me reclaim my life and find some stability. Every penny counts and I'm 80% of the way there - please share and donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...
Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr
Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare
www.gofundme.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
After years of fighting a financial injustice, I'm now facing the loss of my home. Your support can help me reclaim my life and find some stability. Every penny counts and I'm 80% of the way there - please share and donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-av...
I don't share much personal info on here but caught in a nightmare I didn't create, I'm now facing the loss of my home after years of fighting for justice. Your support can help me reclaim my life and move on. Please share and donate if you can. gofund.me/29937d78
Donate to Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare, organized by Angela Carr
Hi, my name is Angela and I'm a 55-year-old autistic writer, teach… Angela Carr needs your support for Help Me Move On From Tracker Mortgage Scandal Nightmare
gofund.me
July 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I don't share much personal info on here but caught in a nightmare I didn't create, I'm now facing the loss of my home after years of fighting for justice. Your support can help me reclaim my life and move on. Please share and donate if you can. gofund.me/29937d78
It's here! Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in July 2025. Best of luck & pls share!
www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...
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July 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's here! Over 160 calls for literary competitions & submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, & more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in July 2025. Best of luck & pls share!
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Where will your writing take you this summer?
Surprise yourself with a 30-day writing challenge or try Writing Slant | Making a Poem, an online course on poetry craft.
All 40% off and instant access. Start any time and go at your own pace. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...
Surprise yourself with a 30-day writing challenge or try Writing Slant | Making a Poem, an online course on poetry craft.
All 40% off and instant access. Start any time and go at your own pace. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...
July 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Where will your writing take you this summer?
Surprise yourself with a 30-day writing challenge or try Writing Slant | Making a Poem, an online course on poetry craft.
All 40% off and instant access. Start any time and go at your own pace. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...
Surprise yourself with a 30-day writing challenge or try Writing Slant | Making a Poem, an online course on poetry craft.
All 40% off and instant access. Start any time and go at your own pace. Book here: www.thisiswordbox.com/creative-wri...