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Poet, Husband, Northumbrian, Sax novice. Pushcart/BOTN nominated Work on BBC & in Dust Poetry, Black Bough, Broken Spine Arts, Starbeck Orion, Eat The Storms Pod, A Thousand Shades Of Green and more #PromoteIndieLit https://paulwritespoems.com

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you’re working on #WednesdayWIPs this is a potential opportunity for you…

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 4h

A small excerpt for #WednesdayWIPs

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 5d

The prize is lurking just beyond reach… but we’re getting closer. No government grants. No arts funding. Just us, fighting to make #TheBrokenSpinePoetryAward happen. We’ve come so far, but without £5,000, the prize won’t be what it should be. Donate today. 🔗

A Poetry Award That Puts Poets First – And You Can Make It Happen - The Broken Spine

Poets deserve more than empty prestige. They deserve real recognition, real opportunities, and real support. That is why I am launching The Broken Spine

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 1d

This Thursday. Write Here, Right Now. A supportive and inclusive poetry writing group. Prompt. WiP. Peer Feedback.

Interested? Drop me a message.

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 2d

Hi Francesca 😀 Link to the open mic is here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1731620827...

The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions - Session 1

A poetry open mic where readers can share polished gems or roughcut coals of poems in an inclusive, supportive space. Hosted by Paul Short.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

No worries Mark. Also I look forward to welcoming you the the 1st open mic. 🙏

Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

thanks Carolyn 🙏

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Gary 🙏

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

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@frazzledlit.bsky.social
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@markantonyowen.com

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

This week in The Book Bag it's a warm welcome back to Chris Campbell with his new collection 'Why I Wear My Past To Work' published by Parlyaree Press.

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These are poems to return to time and again, it feels like having a conversation with a friend ...

The Book Bag: Why I Wear My Past To Work by Chris Campbell

Welcome back to The Book Bag. I hope you’ve had a poetic week. I’ve probably asked this about 437 times this week, but how is it October? I’ve had quite the rollercoaster this week. Sunday morning was spent at the allotment, making a bulb lasagne. Hopefully come spring, we’ll have some lovely pastels flowering. Fingers crossed! I also saw Newcastle get (undeservedly) beat by Arsenal. But then we bounced back with a Champions League win. It was also the 2nd anniversary of getting Brody. We celebrated by giving him toys and treats.

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