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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 2h

Don't miss this wonderful evening of #poetry
Saturday 18th October
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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 3h

This Saturday 11th is 'Poetry at the Parsonge' at the Bronte Parsonage, Haworth. Tickets and line-up here:
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Poetry at the Parsonage Day | The Brontë Parsonage Museum

Join us for a day of poetry in Haworth, inspired by Yorkshire people, places and landscape. We’ll hear from both established and new poets from across the

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 4h

Publication day for BYCATCH by @csmithpoet.bsky.social
A remarkable, meditative journal of caring for ageing parents, composed throughout with striking clarity of image and compassionate observation. A beautiful, finely resonant book.
Congratulations Caroline 💚
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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to Bernard O'Donoghue for his words about BYCATCH, out this week from @csmithpoet.bsky.social ⬇️

A compassionate, poetic chronicle of care and dementia, family, love and loss. Order your copy now: ninearchespress.com/publications...

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 2d

🎧A brilliant listen, here's Erica Hesketh & @jennypagdin.bsky.social talking about the Poetry of Motherhood @writerscentre.bsky.social #podcast: shaping their stories, exploring memory & experimenting with form, sharing poems & connecting with readers
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National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social · 3d

📣 New podcast!

In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, poets Erica Hesketh and Jenny Pagdin delve into the poetry of motherhood, and how they each share their ‘emotional truth’ in their writing.

🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/FaTbjKT

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 3d

Join a one-of-a-kind journey led by poet Gregory Leadbetter guiding us into curiosities, allusions & connections within the world of The Infernal Garden
Sunday 12th October 8pm
Jazz Club, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org/book-tickets/
@writingwestmids.bsky.social

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The Poetry Business @poetrybusiness.bsky.social · 3d

✨WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK✨

☀️ 'Finding and expressing joy, contentment & happiness in our work through divinations of the everyday' with Jane Burn
Tues 14 Oct, 11am

Sign up here: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...

@ninearchespress.bsky.social @janeburn.bsky.social

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 3d

Join @csmithpoet.bsky.social to celebrate the publication of BYCATCH at Wembley Library, alongside poet Erica Hesketh.
Their books are beautifully moving explorations into the beginning & end of life, parenting & ageing, sadness & joy.
Thu 16th October 6.30pm
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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 3d

Join a one-of-a-kind journey led by poet Gregory Leadbetter guiding us into curiosities, allusions & connections within the world of The Infernal Garden
Sunday 12th October 8pm
Jazz Club, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org/book-tickets/
@writingwestmids.bsky.social

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you Kamila Shamsie for these heartfelt words describing BYCATCH, the upcoming 'beautiful' #poetry collection by @csmithpoet.bsky.social
Order your copy now: ninearchespress.com/shop#!/Bycat...

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 6d

Out next week, our early October book is the powerful BYCATCH by @csmithpoet.bsky.social

A moving poetic exploration of care, family and the fragile boundaries of self.
Order your copy today:
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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 6d

Plan a Poetry Retreat Day at the Poetry Pharmacy in Shropshire, with Roz Goddard and Jane Commane guiding you through creative workshops and sharing poems. Be inspired.

Book your place for Sunday 2nd November here: t.co/wFoXmZ5kVD

@poetrypharmacy.bsky.social

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 6d

Our National Poetry Day offer still applies, but ends on October 6th - enjoy £5 off when you spend £20+ on #poetry books at our shop: ninearchespress.com/shop#!/Poetr...
Type the discount code NPD5 at the checkout.
With thanks to our poets and readers 📚

Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 6d

News from our friends: the @poetrybusiness.bsky.social competitions are open.
The Book & Pamphlet Competition judged by Kim Moore
New Poets Prize judged by Holly Hopkins
Deadline: 2 Nov 2025.
A chance to have your #poetry pamphlet published by Smith|Doorstop.
poetrybusiness.co.uk/competitions

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #nationalpoetryday - celebrate the best way by bagging some #poetry book bargains and supporting #indiepublishing
Type NPD5 at our checkout for £5 off your book purchases when you spend £20 or more.
What will you discover? ninearchespress.com/shop

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Evalyn Lee @evalynlee.bsky.social · 7d

And just a huge wave of love & appreciation to the amazing #poet & #editor Jane Commane of @ninearchespress.bsky.social on #NationalPoetryDay

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #nationalpoetryday - celebrate the best way by bagging some #poetry book bargains and supporting #indiepublishing
Type NPD5 at our checkout for £5 off your book purchases when you spend £20 or more.
What will you discover? ninearchespress.com/shop

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 9d

Know a young writer? Let them know about this wonderful event in #Birmingham on 8th November.
Hear from a wealth of industry experts providing guidance and motivation.
sparkwriters.org/careers-in-w...
#CareersInWriting
@writingwestmids.bsky.social

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 9d

Here's the latest episode of A Mouthful of Air #podcast featuring Gregory Leadbetter, sharing 'Alchemy' from The Infernal Garden.
Enjoy a wonderful reading and deep discussion about the magical nature of making #poetry.
Thank you Mark McGuinness.
#poetrypodcast
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Caroline Smith @csmithpoet.bsky.social · 11d

I have a poem in the Canadian journal @arcpoetry.bsky.social… ‘This volume gathers voices that echo across time and space - some whispering, some roaring, some weeping, all resonant.’ ..
‘Ocean World’ will also be in my new collection Bycatch. Out on 9th Oct! with @ninearchespress.bsky.social

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 12d

Have you lined up your copy of NEON MANILA by @troycabida.bsky.social?
'A beautiful, tender elegy for intimacy.’
'What a stylish and truly bold debut.’
‘An entirely moving collection'
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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 12d

Our popular Poetry Spa Day returns. We're heading to Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery on
Saturday 6th December with guest poet Laurie Bolger. Receive 'Lady' as part of your ticket.
Something special to look forward to.
Full details and booking here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1654166238...

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 14d

In this month of beginning or returning to study, have you discovered our #poetry writing handbooks? Packed with essays, tips, examples and motivations, any title in our handbook series will help reinvigorate your writing this, or (any other) month.
ninearchespress.com/shop#!/Writi...

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 15d

Our blog is brimming with sample poems and discussions by our poets. So if you want a glimpse into our books and learn more about writing process and motivation from our poets you should head this way: ninearchespress.blogspot.com

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