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Author. Poet. Podcaster @planetpoetry.bsky.social First full poetry collection 'The Mayday Diaries' Pindrop Press May 1st 2025. Sings in choirs. Yogi.

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 13d

Poets! Take the hard work out of submitting to poetry magazines. Subscribe to my list of over 200 (mostly) UK & Ireland publications: when they're open, what to send & more. All for free and updated quarterly. robinhoughtonpoetry.co.uk/poetry-magaz...

Poetry Magazines Submissions Spreadsheet

Poets! Take the hard work out of submitting to poetry magazines What poetry magazines are there? What are their web addresses? How many poems can I send? Are they open for submissions now? You&#821…

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Bev @bevmorris.bsky.social · 1d

New ezine over on Substack.
For poets and poetry lovers, this is an eclectic inaugural edition (and I’ve got two poems in it!) so head on over for a slice of free creativity!

Poetry & Purpose Literary Magazine open.substack.com/pub/kellylou...

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Poetry & Purpose Literary Magazine

Issue 1 - October 2025

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 3d

New blog post, new pamphlet! Yo-Yo...
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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 3d

Grand to see a pome from The Mayday Diaries on @inksweatandtears.co.uk for its National Poetry Day series this year inksweatandtears.co.uk/play-for-nat...

Play, for National Poetry Day: Jennifer A. McGowan, Judith Shaw, Robin Houghton, Wendy Klein | Ink Sweat and Tears

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 10d

🧪 Open to Science Poetry Submissions 🖋️

The Consilience journal is now open for submissions of science-themed poetry and artwork! Issue 23 explores the topic of ‘Tension’.

Submit your work for free here:

www.consilience-journal.com/submit

#SciComm #SciArt #Poetry

submit — Consilience

For each issue of Consilience we invite submissions of poetry or artwork. All submissions must have a link to science, fit the theme of the upcoming issue, and also be in line with our inclusivity sta...

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 7d

'not just pretty'? Is this supposed to be ironic? I wonder if a movement to champion male writers would ever be referenced #notjusthandsome

The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 8d

#NotJustPretty — we don’t platform women to show them. We publish them to hear them.

Poetry. Art. Defiance.

Read it: thebrokenspine.co.uk...

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#NotJustPretty: Meet the Artists Leading the Charge - The Broken Spine

On October 4, 2025, we’ll be launching #NotJustPretty — a new series that celebrates artists who identify as women. For us, this project is about refusing to

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Dave Bonta @davebonta.bsky.social · 9d

An imagined history of the Green Man, anti-capitalist work poetry, the dactylic hexameter line & more with @robinhoughton.bsky.social @richfergusonpoet.bsky.social @lesleymwheeler.bsky.social @webbish6.bsky.social @aempoet.bsky.social 3/3 www.vianegativa.us/2025/09/poet...

Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 39

A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for including my blog, Dave, and for the interesting and eclectic reads, as ever 👍

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 9d

yes that's an idea isn't it? I agree maybe a quote or two from keen exponents eg Glyn Maxwell or Don Paterson (although the latter never replies to little me - ha)

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 9d

Ah, it was Peter doing the interview? ha, in my memory it was me, how funny

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

er....😶!

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

Although I suppose it could get a little lengthy

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

Well I think the idea is that there should be some discernible form, ie just not completely free verse

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, good idea

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

Poets, if you were to launch a poetry competition for poems using form, how might you describe that to would-be entrants? So as to discourage 'light verse' I suppose is what I mean.

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 10d

I really enjoyed 'Come Here to This Gate' by @rorywaterman.bsky.social Here's my interview with Rory on @planetpoetry.bsky.social : planetpoetry.buzzsprout.com/1414696/epis...

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you Peter, I'll be sending out copies towards the end of the week!

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 11d

Hurrah!!! Thanks Steph! 😍

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thepoetrycafeeb.bsky.social @thepoetrycafeeb.bsky.social · 12d

Last call for our free @nationalpoetryday event at the Fisherman's Club on Eastbourne's Seafront. Join us to Congratulate our competition winners, listen to @chriskeatsmusic , listen to some magic wordery, enjoy great company. Hope to see you there!

#poetry #words #celebrate #community #creativity

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 11d

It's been simmering for a while and launch is imminent.... my new handmade limited edition #poetry pamphlet Yo-Yo - details (and you can even pre-order!) here: py.pl/OXwyk

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · 13d

Poetry Magazines Submissions Spreadsheet

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Laura Cooney *Motherbunnet* on sale @lozzawriting.bsky.social · 13d

Just a reminder that @frazzledlit.bsky.social opens on the 1st of.October for general submissions.

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Some exciting news about our new poetry readers for this issue coming soon! 👀👀👀

Frazzled Lit | Substack

Welcome to Frazzled Lit, the newest home for great prose, flash fiction, poetry and CNF! Subscriptions are free, but are not required to view our content. Click to read Frazzled Lit, a Substack public...

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Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 22

I enjoyed this piece on 'progress' and 'success' in poetry on @thefridaypoem.bsky.social - always good to be reminded of this

Robin Houghton @robinhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm very grateful indeed for @matriches.bsky.social thoughtful and honest review of my book and thank you @inksweatandtears.co.uk for commissioning & publishing it 👍❤️

Ink Sweat & Tears @inksweatandtears.co.uk · Aug 21

'The Mayday Diaries' is a tender and multi-layered collection from @robinhoughton.bsky.social, both 'raw' and 'caring'.

Read @matriches.bsky.social's review here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/in-praise-of...

#InkSweatandTears #Reviews

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Planet Poetry @planetpoetry.bsky.social · Jul 31

It's a wrap for Season 5 . Your pals @robinhoughton.bsky.social and @peter-kenny.bsky.social repair to Beachy Head to celebrate. Happy Summer Holidays everyone! A humongous THANK YOU to all our stellar guests and wonderful listeners over the last five years. www.buzzsprout.com/1414696/epis...

Season 5 | Finale - with Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny - Planet Poetry

Join your podcast pals at a table at the Beachy Head pub. Enjoying a view of  sloping fields down to the Belle Tout Lighthouse and the sea beyond and take a moment to reflect on another season of...

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