Hannah Copley
@hannahcopley.bsky.social
Writer and SL in Creative Writing at Uni of Westminster. Author of Speculum (Broken Sleep Books, 2021) and Lapwing (Pavilion Poetry, 2024). 2nd in the Laurel Prize 2024 . Shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize 2024. Hosts poetry nights at the Soho Poly.
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‘All through Tuesday the air smelled like one big orange slice’
- Hannah Copley @hannahcopley.bsky.social
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November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
‘All through Tuesday the air smelled like one big orange slice’
- Hannah Copley @hannahcopley.bsky.social
- Hannah Copley @hannahcopley.bsky.social
One week to go until Soho Poly Poetry & this ⭐️superstar⭐️ lineup 👀 Get your 🎟️ to see the brilliant @carolinebirduk.bsky.social , Joelle Taylor & Will Harris next Thursday @thesohopoly.bsky.social (and if you need a free student ticket get in touch!) tinyurl.com/sohopolypoet...
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
One week to go until Soho Poly Poetry & this ⭐️superstar⭐️ lineup 👀 Get your 🎟️ to see the brilliant @carolinebirduk.bsky.social , Joelle Taylor & Will Harris next Thursday @thesohopoly.bsky.social (and if you need a free student ticket get in touch!) tinyurl.com/sohopolypoet...
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“It is impossible not to fall for Within the Shop of the Divine….Mary Gilliland’s gift with language, and her open attention to the world affects a kind of communion…that moves as much as it delights.” Warm thanks, @hannahcopley.bsky.social, for wise, kind words about my new #book from @Arc_Poetry
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“It is impossible not to fall for Within the Shop of the Divine….Mary Gilliland’s gift with language, and her open attention to the world affects a kind of communion…that moves as much as it delights.” Warm thanks, @hannahcopley.bsky.social, for wise, kind words about my new #book from @Arc_Poetry
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In the company of other poets, @carolinebirduk.bsky.social explores the silences when it feels like words have left you.
Listen to When the Words Leave on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@oliverinthenorth.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social
Music - Phil Smith
Prod - Eleanor McDowall
Listen to When the Words Leave on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@oliverinthenorth.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social
Music - Phil Smith
Prod - Eleanor McDowall
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In the company of other poets, @carolinebirduk.bsky.social explores the silences when it feels like words have left you.
Listen to When the Words Leave on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@oliverinthenorth.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social
Music - Phil Smith
Prod - Eleanor McDowall
Listen to When the Words Leave on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@oliverinthenorth.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social
Music - Phil Smith
Prod - Eleanor McDowall
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"I have been waiting for a pamphlet as beautiful and as aching as this one." ~ Hannah Copley (@hannahcopley.bsky.social), author of Lapwing wrote a beautiful quote praising our latest poetry pamphlet NOON by Zain Rishi!!🌞
⭐ Read the full quote and pre-order NOON here: buff.ly/xuGCGSQ ⭐
⭐ Read the full quote and pre-order NOON here: buff.ly/xuGCGSQ ⭐
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"I have been waiting for a pamphlet as beautiful and as aching as this one." ~ Hannah Copley (@hannahcopley.bsky.social), author of Lapwing wrote a beautiful quote praising our latest poetry pamphlet NOON by Zain Rishi!!🌞
⭐ Read the full quote and pre-order NOON here: buff.ly/xuGCGSQ ⭐
⭐ Read the full quote and pre-order NOON here: buff.ly/xuGCGSQ ⭐
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One week today folks. I assume you've sorted cat sitter, etc...Free poetry from @hannahcopley.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social Philip Hancock and me...22nd Oct from 18.45 At the Devereux, Near Temple in London. We'd love to see you there.
October 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
One week today folks. I assume you've sorted cat sitter, etc...Free poetry from @hannahcopley.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social Philip Hancock and me...22nd Oct from 18.45 At the Devereux, Near Temple in London. We'd love to see you there.
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Don't miss this amazing FREE poetry event in London in October with @roguestrands.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @matriches.bsky.social at The Devereux Pub in Temple.
#poetry #reading #london
#poetry #reading #london
Please do share the news of this free event...!
A stellar line-up that would grace any of the top poetry festivals in the country. Except this time it's all free. We'd be delighted if you could join us in London on 22nd Oct...!
August 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Don't miss this amazing FREE poetry event in London in October with @roguestrands.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @matriches.bsky.social at The Devereux Pub in Temple.
#poetry #reading #london
#poetry #reading #london
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Got a couple of hours spare on 22nd October between 6.45 - 8.30pm? We'd love to see you for an evening of ace poetry from @hannahcopley.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social Philip Hancock & me.
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Got a couple of hours spare on 22nd October between 6.45 - 8.30pm? We'd love to see you for an evening of ace poetry from @hannahcopley.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social Philip Hancock & me.
Last week I co-tutored a lovely Arvon course on Nature and Eco-Poetry and thought I’d write up some of the books, poems and ideas that shaped the workshops. I’ve also added a few poetry prompts in there too. Happy writing! open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
Earthworms, birds, landfill and language
Inspiration, reading and some poetry prompts from Arvon
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July 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Last week I co-tutored a lovely Arvon course on Nature and Eco-Poetry and thought I’d write up some of the books, poems and ideas that shaped the workshops. I’ve also added a few poetry prompts in there too. Happy writing! open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
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TOMORROW - THURSDAY
Online & in-person - check Eventbrite for different tickets - Manchester Poetry Library
Isabel Galleymore in conversation w @hannahcopley.bsky.social 6.30-8pm
How do we give voice to species & place in poetry? What are the challenges of doing so? Can poetry protect and preserve?
Online & in-person - check Eventbrite for different tickets - Manchester Poetry Library
Isabel Galleymore in conversation w @hannahcopley.bsky.social 6.30-8pm
How do we give voice to species & place in poetry? What are the challenges of doing so? Can poetry protect and preserve?
Later this month you can watch/listen to Helen Mort's third curated 'in conversation' session which will be hosted by Hannah Copley with Isabel Galleymore:
Tickets are available online & in-person #poetry
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hannah-cop...
Tickets are available online & in-person #poetry
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hannah-cop...
Hannah Copley and Isabelle Galleymore in conversation
Join us for this special in conversation as part of the Poetry Reading Series
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June 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TOMORROW - THURSDAY
Online & in-person - check Eventbrite for different tickets - Manchester Poetry Library
Isabel Galleymore in conversation w @hannahcopley.bsky.social 6.30-8pm
How do we give voice to species & place in poetry? What are the challenges of doing so? Can poetry protect and preserve?
Online & in-person - check Eventbrite for different tickets - Manchester Poetry Library
Isabel Galleymore in conversation w @hannahcopley.bsky.social 6.30-8pm
How do we give voice to species & place in poetry? What are the challenges of doing so? Can poetry protect and preserve?
Wrote a little thing about the material practice of writing and learning and thinking big thoughts about big things open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
Burrowing practice
materiality, hyperobjects and writing
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June 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wrote a little thing about the material practice of writing and learning and thinking big thoughts about big things open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
This Thursday!
Later this month you can watch/listen to Helen Mort's third curated 'in conversation' session which will be hosted by Hannah Copley with Isabel Galleymore:
Tickets are available online & in-person #poetry
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hannah-cop...
Tickets are available online & in-person #poetry
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hannah-cop...
Hannah Copley and Isabelle Galleymore in conversation
Join us for this special in conversation as part of the Poetry Reading Series
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This Thursday!
I’ve just finished the lovely job of judging a prize and thought I’d write some thoughts on ‘competition’ poems and some of the things I look for: On Poetry Competitions (and the poems that didn’t win) open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
#poetry #competitions #prize #writing #rejection
#poetry #competitions #prize #writing #rejection
On poetry competitions
and the poems that don't win
open.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’ve just finished the lovely job of judging a prize and thought I’d write some thoughts on ‘competition’ poems and some of the things I look for: On Poetry Competitions (and the poems that didn’t win) open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
#poetry #competitions #prize #writing #rejection
#poetry #competitions #prize #writing #rejection
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Yay, my poem ‘The Morning Shift at Wetherspoons Begins with Majesty’ is highly commended in the Ware Poets Competiton judged by the inestimable @hannahcopley.bsky.social. Congrats to all winners, can’t wait to hear the work in July
June 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yay, my poem ‘The Morning Shift at Wetherspoons Begins with Majesty’ is highly commended in the Ware Poets Competiton judged by the inestimable @hannahcopley.bsky.social. Congrats to all winners, can’t wait to hear the work in July
Gorgeous post today - the new @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social collections of @oliviamcc.bsky.social @munozpoems.bsky.social and Sarah Corbett. So excited to read them
May 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Gorgeous post today - the new @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social collections of @oliviamcc.bsky.social @munozpoems.bsky.social and Sarah Corbett. So excited to read them
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Lapwing by Hannah Copley
February 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Lapwing by Hannah Copley
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April 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Just spotted this - I love seeing Hertz out in the soil! Thank you, Corinna 💚. To get a copy of this compostable collaboration, head to the DIRT/Dialect bookshop: www.dialect.org.uk/bookshop/p/h...
May 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just spotted this - I love seeing Hertz out in the soil! Thank you, Corinna 💚. To get a copy of this compostable collaboration, head to the DIRT/Dialect bookshop: www.dialect.org.uk/bookshop/p/h...
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Such an excellent and inspiring poetry event last night. Both Will Burns and Hannah Copley read beautifully from their collections of melancholy nature/eco poems. Will even had mention of concrete cows in his
April 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Such an excellent and inspiring poetry event last night. Both Will Burns and Hannah Copley read beautifully from their collections of melancholy nature/eco poems. Will even had mention of concrete cows in his
This was an eco-joy to be involved in
A few pictures from the Oxford Brookes poetry symposium. Pictured @shevchenkoknight.bsky.social @wendypratt.bsky.social @susiecampbell.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This was an eco-joy to be involved in
If you’re like me and leave submitting to things until the last minute, here’s a reminder that the deadline for the annual Ware Poets Open Competition is fast approaching - 30th April!
🩵. For details on how to enter, go to warepoets.org
#poetry #poetrycompetition #poetryprize #poetrycommunity
🩵. For details on how to enter, go to warepoets.org
#poetry #poetrycompetition #poetryprize #poetrycommunity
April 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you’re like me and leave submitting to things until the last minute, here’s a reminder that the deadline for the annual Ware Poets Open Competition is fast approaching - 30th April!
🩵. For details on how to enter, go to warepoets.org
#poetry #poetrycompetition #poetryprize #poetrycommunity
🩵. For details on how to enter, go to warepoets.org
#poetry #poetrycompetition #poetryprize #poetrycommunity
I’ve written a new essay on antagonism, ecosystems, manifestos, feral poetry, birthdays and listening to soil.
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open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
An ecosystem of antagonism
or, It was once Earth Day and it was my feral birthday
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April 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I’ve written a new essay on antagonism, ecosystems, manifestos, feral poetry, birthdays and listening to soil.
open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
open.substack.com/pub/hannahco...
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I took 3 goes to get into Lapwing @hannahcopley.bsky.social but now I’m in I can't get out. My father was not like yours. I did have an arable childhood among pee-wits, skylarks and hares, but neither the wit nor courage to stitch that stubbly dangerous world into an important book. Congratulations!
April 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I took 3 goes to get into Lapwing @hannahcopley.bsky.social but now I’m in I can't get out. My father was not like yours. I did have an arable childhood among pee-wits, skylarks and hares, but neither the wit nor courage to stitch that stubbly dangerous world into an important book. Congratulations!
Lapwing is almost a year old so I’m writing a few pieces on substack to reflect on a year in the life of a book. Hopefully there’s some useful advice in there too. Part one: essential conditions for publishing.
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And, you know, subscribe if you fancy x
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And, you know, subscribe if you fancy x
A year in the life of a book: part one
Essential conditions
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April 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Lapwing is almost a year old so I’m writing a few pieces on substack to reflect on a year in the life of a book. Hopefully there’s some useful advice in there too. Part one: essential conditions for publishing.
hannahcopley.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
And, you know, subscribe if you fancy x
hannahcopley.substack.com/p/a-year-in-...
And, you know, subscribe if you fancy x
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There's no Planet B, but poets can show us ours anew. @troubledstriker.bsky.social + @hannahcopley.bsky.social visit #miltonkeynes 10 April to discuss words and worlds.
www.mklitfest.org/poetry-in-the-pavilion
#willburns #hannahcopley @livunipress.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social #ecopoetry
www.mklitfest.org/poetry-in-the-pavilion
#willburns #hannahcopley @livunipress.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social #ecopoetry
Poetry in the Pavilion - Will Burns and Hannah Copley | MK Lit Fest 2025
As a new wave of nature-writing in poetry explores our vital and threatened relationship with the environment and the flora and fauna with which we share it, two superb poets share their work and disc...
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April 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
There's no Planet B, but poets can show us ours anew. @troubledstriker.bsky.social + @hannahcopley.bsky.social visit #miltonkeynes 10 April to discuss words and worlds.
www.mklitfest.org/poetry-in-the-pavilion
#willburns #hannahcopley @livunipress.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social #ecopoetry
www.mklitfest.org/poetry-in-the-pavilion
#willburns #hannahcopley @livunipress.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social #ecopoetry