Kelly Louise Marshall
@kellyloumarshall.bsky.social
Poet. Writer. Internationally published. MA Creative Writing. BA (Hons) English Lit & Creative Writing. Founder of 'Poetry & Purpose'. Meditation Teacher. Mum to furry children. Lives by the ocean. Buys too many books. kellylouisemarshall.substack.com
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Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
Just a little updated reshare about why I created this Poetry & Purpose community and magazine here on Substack. Although only six months in, it continues to grow, evolve and inspire me every day. I ...
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A reshare about why I created 'Poetry & Purpose Community & Magazine'. Although only six months in, it continues to grow, evolve, and inspire me every day. If you would love to be part of an online community that serves your poetry, creativity & wellbeing come join us.
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In this weeks video post I share a poem from my notebook, along with the process behind it, along with writing prompts, and a poem from Mary Oliver. #booksky #artists #poet #writer
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
In this weeks video post, I share a poem straight from my notebook, along with a dive into the poetic process behind it, as well as a poem from Mary Oliver, and poetry and reflective writing prompts.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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A stormy essay, poetry from myself and Seamus Heaney, along with writing prompts, for my Poetry & Purpose Community this week. All inspired by last night's #stormgoretti which battered Cornwall, last night.
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
Writing the Storm
Channeling Turbulent Weather, To Create Atmospheric Poetry
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January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A stormy essay, poetry from myself and Seamus Heaney, along with writing prompts, for my Poetry & Purpose Community this week. All inspired by last night's #stormgoretti which battered Cornwall, last night.
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
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My poem, 'Witch Hunt', along with a dive into the world of the film 'Wicked for Good' in my latest essay. #writer #artists #booksky #poet #wickedforgood open.substack.com/pub/kellylou...
Why I am neither Glinda the 'Good' Witch, Nor Elphaba the 'Wicked' Witch
But, A Little of Both
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January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
My poem, 'Witch Hunt', along with a dive into the world of the film 'Wicked for Good' in my latest essay. #writer #artists #booksky #poet #wickedforgood open.substack.com/pub/kellylou...
My latest essay, along with poetry, audio and video content and poetry prompts. You can currently subscribe for up for seven days free access to this and all of my other paid community posts, just click on the post below to sign up and see if you like it.
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#writer #poet #artists
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
Last week, I wrote in the wake of Storm Goretti. This week, I explore the aftermath and fallout of a natural disaster and the way people step up to help one another, despite the governments refusal to...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
My poem, 'Witch Hunt', along with a dive into the world of the film 'Wicked for Good' in my latest essay. #writer #artists #booksky #poet #wickedforgood open.substack.com/pub/kellylou...
Why I am neither Glinda the 'Good' Witch, Nor Elphaba the 'Wicked' Witch
But, A Little of Both
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
My poem, 'Witch Hunt', along with a dive into the world of the film 'Wicked for Good' in my latest essay. #writer #artists #booksky #poet #wickedforgood open.substack.com/pub/kellylou...
A stormy essay, poetry from myself and Seamus Heaney, along with writing prompts, for my Poetry & Purpose Community this week. All inspired by last night's #stormgoretti which battered Cornwall, last night.
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
Writing the Storm
Channeling Turbulent Weather, To Create Atmospheric Poetry
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January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A stormy essay, poetry from myself and Seamus Heaney, along with writing prompts, for my Poetry & Purpose Community this week. All inspired by last night's #stormgoretti which battered Cornwall, last night.
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
#artists #booksky #writer #poet
Each month, my subscribers at Poetry & Purpose are sent a Long weekend of Writing Sanctuary, with poems, poetry & reflective writing prompts and relaxing music, to create they own writing sanctuary at home. This is included in the full membership option and costs just £5.50 per month.
#artists #poet
#artists #poet
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
In this month’s ‘Long Weekend of Writing Sanctuary’, for my Poetry & Purpose Community, we are heading to a cosy Christmas Cabin.
Each month, on the final Friday, subscribers are sent a long weekend...
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December 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Each month, my subscribers at Poetry & Purpose are sent a Long weekend of Writing Sanctuary, with poems, poetry & reflective writing prompts and relaxing music, to create they own writing sanctuary at home. This is included in the full membership option and costs just £5.50 per month.
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
In this month’s ‘Long Weekend of Writing Sanctuary’, for my Poetry & Purpose Community, we are heading to a cosy Christmas Cabin.
Each month, on the final Friday, subscribers are sent a long weekend...
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December 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Each month, my subscribers at Poetry & Purpose are sent a Long weekend of Writing Sanctuary, with poems, poetry & reflective writing prompts and relaxing music, to create they own writing sanctuary at home. This is included in the full membership option and costs just £5.50 per month.
It’s Winter Solstice on Sunday, so this week’s poem and piece explore the day, it’s meaning and origins, and includes some solstice inspired poetry, and poetry and reflective writing prompts.
#artists #poetry #writer #solstice #booksky
#artists #poetry #writer #solstice #booksky
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
It’s Winter Solstice on Sunday, so this week’s poem and piece explore the day, it’s meaning and origins, and includes some solstice inspired poetry, and poetry and reflective writing prompts.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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A memory poem I wrote, a delve into the process behind it, and poetry writing prompts, for my Poetry & Purpose Community, this week.
#poet #poem #poetry #writer #artist #art #booksky
#poet #poem #poetry #writer #artist #art #booksky
'The Place that Holds Us'- A Memory Poem
And using memory as inspiration in our poetry
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December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Poets, there is still a little time to submit up to three of your poems to be showcased in January’s, ‘Poetry & Purpose Magazine’.
The last issue has had over a thousand readers, so see it as a chance to showcase your best poetry to the world. Check out the first issue here, for how to submit.
Poets, there is still a little time to submit up to three of your poems to be showcased in January’s, ‘Poetry & Purpose Magazine’.
The last issue has had over a thousand readers, so see it as a chance to showcase your best poetry to the world. Check out the first issue here, for how to submit.
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
Poets of Substack - there is still a little time to submit up to three of your poems to be showcased in January’s ‘Poetry & Purpose Magazine’.
Submissions close on Friday, 12th December. Just send u...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
2d
Poets, there is still a little time to submit up to three of your poems to be showcased in January’s, ‘Poetry & Purpose Magazine’.
The last issue has had over a thousand readers, so see it as a chance to showcase your best poetry to the world. Check out the first issue here, for how to submit.
Poets, there is still a little time to submit up to three of your poems to be showcased in January’s, ‘Poetry & Purpose Magazine’.
The last issue has had over a thousand readers, so see it as a chance to showcase your best poetry to the world. Check out the first issue here, for how to submit.
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Winter poems, books, films, music, podcasts, activities, the ultimate winter wonder's list to keep you warm. xx
#art #artist #writer #booksky
#art #artist #writer #booksky
Winter Wonder's To Keep You Warm - A Thank You From Me to You
The Ultimate Feel Good List For December & Beyond
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November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In this month’s Long Weekend of Writing Sanctuary, we are welcoming in winter with some reflective writing, poetry & relaxation. The sanctuary is included each month for all paid subscribers, along with weekly posts & poetry writing prompts, for £5.50 per month.
#artist #poetry #booksky #writer
#artist #poetry #booksky #writer
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
In this month’s Long Weekend of Writing Sanctuary, we are welcoming in winter with some reflective writing, poetry, and relaxation. This sanctuary is included each month for all paid subscribers to t...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Winter poems, books, films, music, podcasts, activities, the ultimate winter wonder's list to keep you warm. xx
#art #artist #writer #booksky
#art #artist #writer #booksky
Winter Wonder's To Keep You Warm - A Thank You From Me to You
The Ultimate Feel Good List For December & Beyond
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November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The ultimate goodie list for all things winter, books, films, music, podcasts, poems, activities. From me to you xx
Winter Wonder's To Keep You Warm - A Thank You From Me to You
The Ultimate Feel Good List For December & Beyond
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November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The ultimate goodie list for all things winter, books, films, music, podcasts, poems, activities. From me to you xx
A nature inspired poem and piece - 'My New Friend, Wren' #birds #naturepoem #poet #artist #booksky #writer
My New Friend,Wren
A Bird or Messenger?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My Piece for My Poetry & Purpose Community this week was cosmically inspired.
#poet #writer #artist #art #booksky
#poet #writer #artist #art #booksky
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A cosmically inspired piece and poetry prompts this week, in my ‘Poetry & Purpose’ paid membership option.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
'The Place Where Love Lives' - my new poem and piece.
#poet #poetry #writer #artist #art #booksky
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#poet #poetry #writer #artist #art #booksky
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The Place Where Love Lives
A Poem for when we feel lost in the darkness
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What would the perfect work / life balance look like for you as a writer and creative being?
#artist #art #writer #poet
#artist #art #writer #poet
Kelly Louise Marshall (@kellylouisemarshall)
What would the perfect work / life balance look like for you as a writer and creative being?
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM