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Advancing the craft, creativity and wellbeing of women poets in the UK

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text based image - Welcome 1000 followers! stylised illustrations of three women, one at each corner. Rebecca Swift Foundation logo in the remaining corner.

text based image - Welcome 1000 followers! stylised illustrations of three women, one at each corner. Rebecca Swift Foundation logo in the remaining corner.

We've reached 1000 followers! Thank you all so much for joining us.

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🌟 Become a member of the Women Poets' Network: www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/women-poets-...
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Select tickets – Poet to Poet workshop: The Practice of Mindfulness and its Impact on Poetry with Cath Drake – Zoom We're delighted to welcomeΒ Cath Drake for our secondΒ Poet to Poet Workshop! Part of ourΒ By Poets, For Poets programme, createdΒ ...

We can't wait for our next Poet to Poet workshop with @cathdrake.bsky.social πŸ’« It's gonna be aces!

Join us at 7pm on Thu 17 July for an evening of creativity, mindfulness and inspiration - or book to watch the replay!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

#womenpoetsnetwork

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Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Money. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 22 June.

Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Money. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 22 June.

πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°The theme of this month's Open Mic & Practical Chat is Money!

Join us on June 22 as we discuss how to make a living as a professional poet.

Sign up for the open mic, or just come along & enjoy a good old chat with other women poets!

www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec... #poetry #openmic

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Primers | Nine Arches Press

PRIMERS, the excellent mentoring and publication scheme from our good friends @ninearchespress.bsky.social is back! ninearchespress.com/primers

⚑️⚑️⚑️There are a number of free entries available for writers on a low income.⚑️⚑️⚑️

Deadline: midnight BST on 9th September 2025
#poetry #mentoring

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text based image - workshop facilitator training. free training opportunity for members of the women poets' network with Deanna Rodger. 3-4 July: two-day workshop. 7 July: one-to-one session. 10 July: practice session

text based image - workshop facilitator training. free training opportunity for members of the women poets' network with Deanna Rodger. 3-4 July: two-day workshop. 7 July: one-to-one session. 10 July: practice session

Deadline extended! Last chance to apply for our FREE workshop facilitator training with the brilliant Deanna Rodger. You need to be a Women Poets' Network member to apply. Details here: www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-w...

Apply by 5 June.

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Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Poetry Workshops. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 25 May.

Text based image with information about the next Women Poets' Network Open Mic and Practical Chat, organised by the Rebecca Swift Foundation. The theme is Poetry Workshops. It will take place online from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday 25 May.

We're back online for our next Open Mic and Practical Chat and this month we'll be chatting about the good and bad of poetry workshops. We'll also have gorgeous readings from our open mic poets. Get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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Event flyer: Images of the panellists for The Women Poets' Webinar on Thursday 8 May from 7pm to 8.50pm. Joy Francis, Alice Willitts, Maya Chowdhry and Degna Stone. Pay what you decide - Β£8/10/12. Free to women poets' network members. Arts Council England logo in bottom right corner.

Event flyer: Images of the panellists for The Women Poets' Webinar on Thursday 8 May from 7pm to 8.50pm. Joy Francis, Alice Willitts, Maya Chowdhry and Degna Stone. Pay what you decide - Β£8/10/12. Free to women poets' network members. Arts Council England logo in bottom right corner.

Women Poets' Webinar TONIGHT from 7-8.50pm. Join us for a conversation about crafting a fulfilling poetry career + pushing artistic boundaries.

BSL interpreted + live captions. The webinar will be recorded and made available to ticket holders for a limited time.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

08.05.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
photo shows two women one in the foreground the other slightly out of focus. Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival logo in the top left corner. At the bottom the text reads Women Poets' network Open Mic + laurie bolger Saturday 26 April St George's Bristol

photo shows two women one in the foreground the other slightly out of focus. Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival logo in the top left corner. At the bottom the text reads Women Poets' network Open Mic + laurie bolger Saturday 26 April St George's Bristol

Our next Women Poets' Network open mic is going to be in person at Lyra - Bristol Poetry Festival. Plus, Laurie Bolger will be doing a special ten-minute set for us!

Saturday 26th April
St George’s Bristol (Glass Studio)
15:00 - 16:15

Tickets: FREE
Booking link: hdfst.uk/e126204

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What a stunning line up of poets! This'll be absolutely incredible so do get along if you can. Plus, it's FREE!
#PavilionPoetry #PoetryCommunity #BookLaunch

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The Charles Causley Trust is looking for new Trustees. Deadline: Monday 17 March!

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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 March from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is What’s Important. co-hosted by jen feroze and lesley curwen. It is Β£2 entry and free to Women Poets' Network members.

Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 March from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is What’s Important. co-hosted by jen feroze and lesley curwen. It is Β£2 entry and free to Women Poets' Network members.

Looking for gorgeous poetry & lively conversation? Our next online Open Mic & Practical Chat is on 23 March from 11am-12.30pm. Sign up to read or come and take part in our discussion, we’d love to see you! Tickets: Β£2 or free for Women Poets' Network members.
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 February from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is Free and Easy. It is hosted by Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members.

Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 23 February from 11am to 12.30pm. The theme is Free and Easy. It is hosted by Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members.

It's our regular online Open Mic and Practical Chat this Sunday. If you're a woman poet, we invite you to join the creative conversation and listen to some brilliant poetry from our Women Poets' Network members. This month's vibe is β€˜Free and Easy’!
www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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Self Editing Fiction - The Literary Consultancy TLC's 6-week self editing fiction course for writers

Our friends The Literary Consultancy's Self Editing Fiction Course is a must for writers looking to refine structure, strengthen storytelling & polish prose. Perfect for WIPs & first drafts, whether published or not!

Sign up! literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/self-e... #TLCCourses #SelfEditingCourse

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Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron β€’ Poetry School Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron: An advanced weekly workshop group with the inimitable Mark Waldron.

Applications are still open for the Advanced Poetry Workshop with Mark Waldron. It starts next week!

Develop your work-in-progress + explore contemporary poets: Weds, 6:45–8:45pm (GMT), from 22 Jan 2025
πŸ’» Online via Zoom | Β£220

Limited spots. Details here: poetryschool.com/courses/adva...

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The poet Deanna Rodger, standing in front of a fence and smiling.

The poet Deanna Rodger, standing in front of a fence and smiling.

Join us tomorrow at 12.30pm, for an online facilitation masterclass with Deanna Rodger. Covering intention, planning and career steps.

Free to Women Poets' Network members
Β£8-12 for non-members.

www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

Can't make it live? Book a replay ticket.

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Write Club Plus: Amplify - The Literary Consultancy Write Club Plus Amplify. A 3 month group coaching programme for writers

Our friends The Literary Consultancy are enrolling for Write Club Plus: Amplify! It's a 12-week coaching programme with: Biweekly live sessions, Goal-setting & prompts, 1:1 coaching, Peer support, Free Being a Writer Membership

Deadline: Jan 20th: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/write-...

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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 24 November from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The theme is Writing Prompts. It is hosted by Jen Feroze and Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members

Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 24 November from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The theme is Writing Prompts. It is hosted by Jen Feroze and Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members

🎀 HAPPENING TODAY @ 12:30pm: For the first time, we're keeping two spots open for spontaneous sign-ups at our online open mic! Non-members welcome - just bring a poem to screen share. With hosts @jenferoze.bsky.social & @degna.bsky.social

tickettailor.com/events/rebec... #Poetry #OpenMic

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Scarlett Sabet Curates #3: Poetry at The Social Join us for the third Scarlett Sabet Curates event at The Social on Monday 25th November

I'm excited to be part of Scarlett Sabet Curates with other poets from the recent @forwardprizes.bsky.social .
Would be lovely to see you there. 😍
www.eventbrite.com/e/scarlett-s...

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Paid Freelance Opportunity for Women Poets – Creative Associates. Help the Women Poets' Network strengthen our connections with women poets in Wolverhampton, London and Newcastle. Visit http://RebeccaSwiftFoundation.Org  for more info.

Paid Freelance Opportunity for Women Poets – Creative Associates. Help the Women Poets' Network strengthen our connections with women poets in Wolverhampton, London and Newcastle. Visit http://RebeccaSwiftFoundation.Org for more info.

🚨 Deadline Approaching! 🚨

The deadline for our Creative Associate roles is fast approaching! Apply by Monday 25 Nov.

πŸ“ Applicants must be based in or near London, Newcastle, or Wolverhampton.
πŸ“ A strong interest in community-building is essential.

www.rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-w...

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Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 24 November from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The theme is Writing Prompts. It is hosted by Jen Feroze and Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members.

Graphic showing information about Women Poets Open Mic and Practical Chat on 24 November from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. The theme is Writing Prompts. It is hosted by Jen Feroze and Degna Stone. It is Β£2 and free to readers and Women Poets' Network members.

Hey folks, our gorgeous open mic and practical chat is happening again this Sunday at 12:30pm.

We welcome all women poets at any stage of their career, and this month our discussion theme is writing prompts.

Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/rebec...

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