Jenny Mitchell

The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

As a poetry co-editor for The Morning Star I'd love to receive poems that speak to the times in a politically engaged way, whatever that means for you. There's an open slot in March. Please send work to see if you can fill it. Email: thursdaypoems@gmail.com

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Do you want to attend a relaxed, non-judgemental poetry workshop online? Details below. Hope to see you there... 🌿

Thanks so much! Hope you have a lovely weekend. 😊

Thanks, Kyla - much appreciated!😊

Poets, why not join me for a online poetry workshop on March 21st? I'll offer creative prompts in a relaxed atmosphere, and they'll be time to share your work. Hope the attached booking details look of interest. 🌿

Thanks, Patricia - very much appreciated.

Hope you have a lovely day. 😍

Thanks, Mo! It's a real boost and I couldn't be happier!

Hope all's well with you. 😍

Cheers, Vicky!

I couldn't be happier!

Thanks, Sarah! Hope you have a lovely day! 😍

Many thanks, Paul - much appreciated!

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Great news!!!

I've just been awarded an Author's Foundation Grant by the Society of Authors for my work-in-progress!!!

They've also given me an Arthur Welton Award.

I couldn't be happier! Won't you celebrate with me? 😍

Thanks so much, Patricia! Feedback like yours means the world to me. Hope all's good with you. 😍

Wow, watch Jenny Mitchell GO!

"You have no home. You're lost."

'My friends, both white,
turn pink to see me point,
but he is keen to speak.'

- from 'Country Marks'

My poem, recently published in 'FROM HERE TO THERE', is a true story of a cab ride years ago. Hope you enjoy reading it. 🌿

The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

As a Poetry co-editor at The Morning Star, I'd love to receive poems that look at Freedom. What does it mean, and how can we save it from the past?

#poetrycommunity

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Call to the Poets!

If you want to attend a low-cost online poetry workshop in March watch this space!

More details soon...

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was the best festival I went to last year, and I'm sure things will only get better!

My advice: get a ticket and go!!!

Delighted to share my poem 'Looking at the Benin Bronzes' from the mighty anthology 'From Here to There'.

Also sharing the learning resource I developed and wrote for the British Museum on using poetry to teach challenging histories. Retweets appreciated: www.britishmuseum.org/learn/school...

@matthewmcsmith.bsky.social Hi Matthew. I've just sent you an email. Please let me know here if it hasn't arrived. Many thanks. Jenny

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social The Festival last year was FANTASTI, and I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on Poetry and Hope for 76 people (see pix below).

I hope to send in another proposal this year...

Is anyone on this platform still on X?

For some reason I can't sign into a my account. It keeps saying try later. Any help with this appreciated.

Delighted to be one of three highly commended poets for the Southword Editor's Prize.

I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.

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Thanks, Mat - that's very kind and much appreciated. Happy New Year!

Much appreciated, Jean. Happy New Year!

'Why I Memorise My Poems'

Many thanks to @finishedpoetry.bsky.social for publishing this poem.

What gets you out of bed early? For me, it's re-drafting a novel - hard work but always worth it by the end of the morning. 🌿

Thank you so much for this. Evalyn! It means a lot to me and I'm the one who's grateful. Sending all good wishes. x

An image of a quote by the poet Jenny Mitchell surrounded by lit small electric lights reads: “Poets are still routinely dismissed as having their heads in the clouds, but I think it takes real power to withstand everyday stresses and big life challenges AND still sit down and still write from the heart.”

#Gratitude to @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social for her poetry and wisdom: “Poets are still routinely dismissed as having their heads in the clouds, but I think it takes real power to withstand everyday stresses and big life challenges AND still sit down and still write from the heart.” #poetrycommunity

The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

I'd like to compile a list of #poetry editors of African Caribbean descent working in the UK. I'm with the Morning Star. Please share any others here, and say why it might matter.

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The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

As a new poetry co-editor, I'm incredibly impressed by the submissions. We're keen to feature new poets/poets of colour, and the window is always open, although I'm now looking for poems to publish in June.

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