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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · Apr 4

✍️ #NaPoWriMo is here with the challenge to write a poem a day! Throughout April, The Poetry Society will be featuring poetry writing prompts created by poets that we've worked with recently through competitions, publications and projects.
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A poetry prompt for NaPoWriMo by Pascale Petit that reads: 'Write about your experience of looking at a work of art. Use it as a starting point for your own thoughts, an incident or memory, and fly with them. Don't worry about moving away from the art. Use all the senses and go deep into something you find hard to write about.'

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · Apr 1

Here's what Donal Ryan, winner of the EU Prize for Literature, had to say about Barren

"... engrossing, immersive and wonderfully constructed novel..."

www.buythebook.ie/product/barr...

www.amazon.co.uk/Barren-Byddi...

#Irishwriters #booksky

A picture of "Barren" books and a quote praising the book by Donal Ryan

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · Apr 1

✍️ #NaPoWriMo is here with the challenge to write a poem a day! Throughout April, The Poetry Society will be featuring poetry writing prompts created by poets that we've worked with recently through competitions, publications and projects.

Today's prompt is from @joedunthorne.bsky.social, (...)

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Hedgehog Poetry Press @hedgehogpress.co.uk · Apr 1

The Cult is OPEN!! Come and Join us for ThreeMonths ofCompetitions, Challenges, Books and/or eBooks and so much more

Cult of the Spiny Hog #29: April – June 2025 – OPEN

The Cult of the Spiny Hog is the ultimate group for poetry lovers -Join for a Quarter and Everything is Free Cult #29 Runs from 1st of April - 30th of June 2025  

www.hedgehogpress.co.uk

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Hedgehog Poetry Press @hedgehogpress.co.uk · Apr 1

AHog Blogs: Cult #29 is OPEN Baby! #comeandjoinus

A Hog Blogs: Cult #29 is OPEN Baby! #comeandjoinus

I am so pleased to say that Cult #29 which will see all manner of Books and eBooks, Competitions and Challenges all available to our members,is now, and very much Officially OPEN! So if you want to find out more and indeed #comeandjoinus CLICK HERE But be quick, there can only be 100 Members

www.hedgehogpress.co.uk

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · Apr 1

Let's make #NaPoWriMo work for you this April.
We're offering 20% off all our #poetry writing handbooks to help your writing month take shape.

Use the code WRITING at the checkout and get yourself ready to write with the help of these packed guides.
ninearchespress.com/shop#!/Writi...

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Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social · Apr 1

Submission Slot! ✨ Extended Deadline ✨

Poems for the Planet (Subscribers Only): Send #poems up to 40 lines to be judged by Climate Writer Linda France.

Issue 106 theme: Going forth: Write about how you’re making positive changes happen (however small)

Deadline: 11 April 2025

#amwriting #poetry

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Sonya Gildea @sonyagildea.bsky.social · Apr 1

This might be of interest to Irish writers.

my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...

Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?

my.uplift.ie

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · Apr 1

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EkphrasticChallenge2025 Day One. Please join Debbie Ross, Matt Guntrip, Saraswati Nagpal, Alan McGinn, Anish Gupta, Phil Hyde, Donna Faulkner, Francis H Powell, Judy Smith , Sheikha A, Rituparna, John...

JZ1 SEB1 Sk1 SEB 1 Bubble away your stresses, take wings in the cool, purple night and fly. Your roots will keep you earthbound, but for this moment you can feel free. -Debbie Ross SZ1 Parallel P…

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · Mar 31

#ekphrasticchallenge2025 1 day to the launch of this 7th year of the challenge as 90 artworks by 3 artworkers, 3 a day, provide inspiration for 12 writers over 30 days. Join us on this adventure:
Image by Jenn Zed:

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · Mar 27

You can make a change 📢 Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training by signing this open letter ✒️ authr.uk/sp40 #MakeitFair #MetaBookThieves #DoTheWriteThing

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · Mar 28

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's mass theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their large language model ‘AI’. Their trawl includes fourteen of my titles. If you live in Ireland and care about the arts, please sign.

my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...

Protest Meta's Theft of Irish Writing

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too?

my.uplift.ie

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marty mckenna @exquestation.bsky.social · Mar 23

about belfast at the end of may? pop in! x

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Marcelle Newbold @marcellenewbold.bsky.social · Mar 18

The programme for the fabulous Cheltenham Poetry Festival is now available online. Talks, workshops and performances are open for booking, also lots of 'local' poetry pals (including me!). Get booking! cheltenhampoetryfestival.co.uk
@annasaund.bsky.social @cheltpoetfest.bsky.social

Cheltenham Poetry Festival flyer. 8-17 May 2025 'venues throughout town', theme -science.
Black background with multicoloured lightbulb

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A Thousand Shades of Green @shadesofgreen.bsky.social · Mar 25

Blogging about Smatterings!!!!!
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“Smatterings of Cerulean” is Here!!!!!

I am a very happy woman today! Suzanne Craig-Whytock and Darkwinter Press have made a dream come true for me! “Smatterings of Cerulean” a collection of short poems accompanied by the ph…

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A Thousand Shades of Green @shadesofgreen.bsky.social · Mar 26

I am Thrilled to share this Celebration of Smatterings of Cerulean @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social with Special Guests @lawrencemoore.bsky.social @doreenduffy13.bsky.social @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social @plpoetry.bsky.social Gorgeous photos are from @kenwhytock.bsky.social vimeo.com/1069610950?s...

Smatterings of Cerulean book launch

Readings from the book by various writers to celebrate the launch.

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Lucy Heuschen (she/her) @petitecreature1.bsky.social · Mar 23

My personal poetry website has a fresh new look and info about my forthcoming debut collection! Signed copies of Daughter of Fire available here from 13th April! #PoetsOnBluesky #PoetrySky www.lucyheuschen.co.uk

Lucy Heuschen

Welcome to the personal website of the poet Lucy Heuschen!

www.lucyheuschen.co.uk

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Patricia M Osborne @pmosbornewriter.bsky.social · Mar 14

Please join me in congratulating the lovely, talented poet,
Regine Ebner, on 'Mountains that see in the Dark' published by @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

Find out more & how to order your copy.

whitewingsbooks.com/2025/03/14/l...

#IARTG
#poetrycommunity
#poetrylovers
#newrelease

Launch Feature – Regine Ebner

I’m delighted to announce the publication of Mountains that See in the Dark by talented poet, Regine Ebner, published by the awesome poetry press Black Bough Poetry. A collection of 52 blindi…

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Patricia M Osborne @pmosbornewriter.bsky.social · Mar 25

The Woodhaerst Triangle is currently on an Amazon UK Kindle deal to download for #99p. This offer ends soon.

A #1970s #lovestory wrapped in #familydrama

Bk 1 in the trilogy

mybook.to/Woodhaerst1

mybook.to/Woodhaerst2

mybook.to/Woodhaerst3

#KindleUnlimited
#IARTG

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Damien B Donnelly @eatthestorms.com · Mar 25

#TimeTravelTuesday #TripBackTuesday

#poetryfilm #poeticshort #beginnings

Poetrypamplet #2020 #Eatthestorms #storms #challenges #panicattacks

Published by #hedgehogpoetry

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · Mar 20

Join Martina Devlin, Claire Harman and Ruby Campbell at Seamus Heaney HomePlace for an afternoon exploring Charlotte Brontë's fascinating life and legacy.

📅 Sunday 6th April
🕑 2pm
📍 The Helicon

Don't miss out - secure your spot now! > tinyurl.com/5af2ubv3

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · Mar 24

Huge thank you to Rebecca Crunden for a lovely interview @bookspotlight.bsky.social grab a cuppa and a quiet moment 🥰

Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · Mar 24

✨ (✿◠‿◠) | NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✨

Author Interview with Byddi Lee | @byddi.bsky.social

[ #authorsofsky ] | [ #booksky ] | [ #authorinterviews ]

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Author Interview with Byddi Lee

Introduce yourself! I grew up in the North of Ireland and started life as a Biologist with a degree in Environmental Biology from Queen’s University Belfast, where I worked after graduation as a Re…

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · Mar 24

✨ (✿◠‿◠) | NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW ✨

Author Interview with Byddi Lee | @byddi.bsky.social

[ #authorsofsky ] | [ #booksky ] | [ #authorinterviews ]

rebeccacrunden.com/2025/03/24/a...

Author Interview with Byddi Lee

Introduce yourself! I grew up in the North of Ireland and started life as a Biologist with a degree in Environmental Biology from Queen’s University Belfast, where I worked after graduation as a Re…

rebeccacrunden.com

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · Mar 24

Our joint #booklaunch and #art exhibition in Armagh County Museum will be a really lovely evening - 10th April at 7.30, all welcome. armaghi.com/news/armagh-...
#booksky

Armagh author and artist launch ‘powerful exploration of loss and connection’ at Armagh County Museum

Armagh County Museum will host the launch of 'Barren', a new novel by local author Byddi Lee, alongside an art exhibition by Frances McKenna on…

armaghi.com

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thanks @AuthorJmcm for organising @ccsessions_ie and allowing me to chat about how I embrace my #creativefreedom None of it is possible without a vibrant writing community, and Jen, you enrich us all with events like this. 🙏 #writingcommunity
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/byddi-lee

Byddi Lee

Embracing creative freedom

www.creativecommunitysessions.com

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