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

Something Gothic this way comes… Submissions are OPEN for The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry. We want poems of neon dread, fractured love, haunted minds.

Closing date: October 31st

#PoetrySubmissions #SubmissionWindow #TheHavishamSteps #ModernGothicPoetry

Something Gothic This Way Comes: Submit to The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry - The Broken Spine

Submissions Open Throughout October 2025 | Publication in 2026

thebrokenspine.co.uk

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Daily Short Story Deadlines @shortstorycontests.bsky.social · 14h

Today’s Short Story Festival Deadline (Oct. 8th): CRIME Short Story Contest

crimemysteryfestival.com/crime-short-...

Submit your CRIME short story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 15h

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Lauren O’Donovan @laurenodonovanw.bsky.social · 16h

Looking forward to reading at Cultivating Voices this weekend with a wit of fabulous poets 🤩 (it’s one of my favourite word games to think of collective nouns for a group of poets)

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NewPages @newpages.bsky.social · 14h

Deadline Alert! Wednesday, October 15 is the last day to submit your surrealist verse to the Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize. $15 fee. Winner receives $1,000 & publication. Final Judge: Michael McGriff.

#poets #poetrycontest #litmag

Willow Springs Magazine Surrealist Poetry Prize

Enter the 2025 Willow Springs Surrealist Poetry Prize for a chance to win $1,000 and publication in Willow Springs Magazine.

www.newpages.com

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 1d

It has been wonderful to see this image of Seamus Heaney in his study circulating ahead of the launch of his new collection.

The books seen here are some of the many which will be housed in our new Seamus Heaney Poetry Library at No. 11 Parnell Square.

We can’t wait to share them with you all.📖

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 22h

We’re thrilled to be partnering with @dublincityuni.bsky.social again for a day of literature events at St Patrick’s Campus on November 6th. Find out more over on our website and book your spot(s) to join us ⬇️

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 22h

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 16h

Jeff Bezos might have built a spaceship, but indie bookstores build and nurture whole communities and that is *way* more impressive and valuable.

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 1d

Our Regional Roadshows finish up at home in Dublin this November with some spectacular events as part of @DublinBookFest

Find out more and see the full programme of 100+ literary events below ✨

irishwriterscentre.ie/the-irish-wr...

The Irish Writers Centre Roadshow at Dublin Book Festival - Irish Writers Centre

Throughout 2025, the Irish Writers Centre has toured the island, bringing an exciting programme of literary events from creative writing workshops, showcases, panel discussions, masterclasses and info...

irishwriterscentre.ie

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 20h

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived.

We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts.

Details below:

buff.ly/5dqzrrG

#writingcommunity

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Brandon Nadeau @bnadeauwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Time is running out, my friends. Submit before midnight (MT) on October 12, 2025 or spend the rest of your life asking, “What if?”

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriterSky #WritingContest

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Big Green Books (Simon) @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It's #buyastrangerabook day tomorrow.

It's one of my favourite things.
Cheese, The Fantastic Four and rhinos are three of the others

Let me know if you want to join in.

www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...

Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.

The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people

www.biggreenbookshop.com

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Have you a big love for the short form? Join us at our Festival Club as we delve into three powerful debut short-story collections from Claire-Lise Kieffer, Shane Tivenan and Dave Tynan 🎟️ bit.ly/4o3thIr

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 2d

Something Gothic this way comes… Submissions are OPEN for The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry. We want poems of neon dread, fractured love, haunted minds.

Closing date: October 31st

#PoetrySubmissions #SubmissionWindow #TheHavishamSteps #ModernGothicPoetry

Something Gothic This Way Comes: Submit to The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry - The Broken Spine

Submissions Open Throughout October 2025 | Publication in 2026

thebrokenspine.co.uk

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Daily Short Story Deadlines @shortstorycontests.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Short Story Festival Deadline (Oct. 7th): LITERARY FICTION Short Story Contest

festivalfordrama.com/literary-fic...

Submit your LITERARY FICTION Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

LITERARY FICTION Short Story Festival (everyone wins) – Deadline October 7th

Submit your LITERARY FICTION Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself. Accept only stori…

festivalfordrama.com

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at our Festival Hub on Sun 9 Nov as we celebrate the life and legacy of Seán Rocks 🎟️ bit.ly/3IIFSC1

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 1d

Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents The Poetry Lounge, with readings from David McLoghlin, Cathy Conlon and Maurice Devitt

🕰️ Saturday 18th October
🗓️ 2.00-4.00pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford

🔗 More info at www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/spe...

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Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland.bsky.social · 1d

Speak Your Truth in association with Poetry Ireland presents a generative Poetry Workshop.

Facilitated by David McLoghlin.

🕰️ Saturday 18th October
🗓️ 10.30am-12.30pm
⛪ Waterford Gallery of Art, O’Connell Street, Waterford
🎟️Admission: €25

🔗 Book via www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/spe...

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Iron Horse Literary Review 🐴 @ironhorselitrev.bsky.social · 1d

One week to go!

Our Long Story Contest closes October 15th. This is your chance to share your longest, boldest, most ambitious work.

Fiction and nonfiction projects of up to 40 pages welcome!

Submit: ironhorse.submittable.com

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Irish Writers Centre @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social · 2d

Meet the first half of the brilliant performers for our
Black History Month event in collaboration with @poetryireland.bsky.social

✨Zainab Boladale
✨Jade Jordan
✨Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi

24th October, at the Irish Writers Centre

More info + booking: irishwriterscentre.ie/irish-writer...

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 1d

The editors of West Trade Review seek creative nonfiction that engages with the ideas of mental health and mental wellness.

Submissions close Oct. 15th!

Details at the link below:

buff.ly/2RsvBtt

#writingcommunity

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived.

We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts.

Details below:

buff.ly/5dqzrrG

#writingcommunity

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NewPages @newpages.bsky.social · 1d

📣 RCC MUSE is now accepting submissions for Spring 2026 + entries for the Spangler Poetry Award! Submit up to 3 poems about childhood for a chance to win $200 + publication. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026. Entry fee: $5. Details: muse@rcc.edu.

#Poetry #LitMag #WritingContest

RCC MUSE Now Accepting Submissions & Spangler Poetry Award Entries

Submit poetry or prose to RCC MUSE by Jan 31, 2026 for the Spring 2025 edition + poetry submissions are open to $200 Spangler Award.

www.newpages.com

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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