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Jennifer Wong @jennywcreative.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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Katrina Naomi @katrinanaomipoet.bsky.social · 24d

Lovely to see this & copying in @foundationswift.bsky.social Happy writing to you, Catherine

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Aug 21

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/

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social · Jul 19

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

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jul 12

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...

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jul 11

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jun 12

💰💰💰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.

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jun 5

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · May 31

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

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · May 16

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...

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · May 8

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.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Apr 17

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Apr 10

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

Pavilion Poetry @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social · Apr 4

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

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Mar 13

The Charles Causley Trust is looking for new Trustees. Deadline: Monday 17 March!

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Mar 6

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.

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Feb 20

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’!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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.

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Feb 13

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jan 16

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jan 16

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.

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Jan 16

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Nov 24

🎤 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

tickettailor.com/events/rebec... #Poetry #OpenMic

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

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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Nov 24

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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.

go.bsky.app/DgHRkcK

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Lisa Kelly @lisadmkelly.bsky.social · Nov 16

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. 😍
www.eventbrite.com/e/scarlett-s...

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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Rebecca Swift Foundation @foundationswift.bsky.social · Nov 21

🚨 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.

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