Nicky Kippax
@nickykippax.bsky.social
Aphantastic poet, even if I say so myself. Northern Writers’ Award winner & co-host of York poetry night, Rise Up! Recent words in Rialto Poetry, Oxford Poetry, The London Magazine & PN Review. Also: https://poems.poetrysociety.org.uk/poets/nicky-kippax/
We can’t wait to host Ian, Kirsten & Henry. Tickets on sale from Weds.
Ian Duhig@ianduhig.bsky.social · last yr.I used to be in charge of single homelessness services for York City Council and enjoy visiting the town now. Thanks to @nickykippax.bsky.social and looking forward to reading with Kirsten and Henry -- hope to see some of you there.
It’s half term but work must continue. The eternal juggle. After a lovely zoom reading with @reddoorpoets.bsky.social last night, I opened my door to this message from my youngest. The poem was called BOOM and I loved it. 💥
Couple of spots left for this Thursday’s online workshop for Granta Writers’ Workshop tixoom.app/pwalecturer/...
Jen Calleja: Translating Literature for Beginners
On May 15, 2025 - get a ticket now!
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Sarah Doyle@poetsarahdoyle.bsky.social · last yr.Delighted to have been shortlisted in the Dark Poets Club competition, out of over 2000 submissions! 'Observance' was first published by Black Bough Poetry, because oh, I do love me a M🌕🌕N poem. Many thanks to the judges for this lovely boost. 😊 www.darkpoets.club/post/observa...
A week today! online! come and join me as I chat owls and share pictures #TheCompanyOfOwls #BookEvent #Litfest #BookSky #Owls www.huddlitfest.org.uk/tag/pollyatk...
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We're launching The Bee magazine today because the UK publishing and writing industries have a bit of a class problem.
What a brilliant Rise Up! Rachel Long, Ioney Smallhorne & Minal Sukumar were absolutely captivating. Thank you, poets! 🩵✨ Next up….Nafeesa Hamid is headlining! Join us on Weds 21st May for what will be an extraordinary night. Tix on sale now… eventbrite.com/e/rise-up-a-ce…
Yay! To launch my new collection 'This is How I Fight' I'm sharing a virtual stage with fabulous poets Erica Hesketh & @julwe1.bsky.social 🌹 Tues 22 July, 19:00-20:00 BST www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/triple-onl... Bookings are via Eventbrite and tickets are 'Pay What You Can' @ninearchespress.bsky.social
Triple Online Launch: Erica Hesketh, Rosie Garland and Julia Webb
Celebrating new poetry books by Erica Hesketh, Rosie Garland and Julia Webb
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Thoughts on pinning a poem to the page - part 3 of my series on writing poetry for @rte.ie 🐸🐸🐸 www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
Get Creative: On writing poetry - pinning the poem to the page
Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?
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Really chuffed that my poem, Janet’s Foss, is @poetrysociety.bsky.social ‘poem of the month’ after being chosen by @janeclarke.bsky.social as a winning entry on the theme of stone. Thank you. 🪨✨
My poem, PIP, was published in The Frogmore Papers (2023). Solidarity to everyone who is worried about the changes 💖
On Wednesday 26th March at 7pm, please join us online to celebrate the launch of Father's Father's Father by Dane Holt. The event will be hosted by Caroline Bird and will feature readings, discussion & audience Q&A. Book your ticket here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6JazB...
Poets reading at StAnza Poetry Festival in St Andrews (& online) 14-16 March include @imtiazdharker.bsky.social and Gwyneth Lewis. Belgian poet Charlotte Van den Broeck will take part in a live recording of the Lantern Scottish Poetry podcast. www.bloodaxebooks.com/events?artic...
Great to see all the positive thoughts on the new issue! We're biased but we think it is a really special issue: Why not subscribe and check it out for yourself: poetrylondon.co.uk/subscriptions/
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Please join us at Castlefield Gallery on Thursday 3rd April for PN Review's Spring Readings 2025, featuring recent contributors to the magazine: Stav Poleg, Ophira Gottlieb, Philip Terry and Alex Wong! More info and tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/carcanetpress...
Next up at Rise Up! Tickets on sale now. Rachel Long! Minal Sukumar! Ioney Smallhorne! ✨
In the vicinity of York on Wednesday? See you at the bakery perhaps?! Super excited for this 🤩
Nicky Kippax@nickykippax.bsky.social · 2y agoOnly a few days until the return of Rise Up! This time we’ll be welcoming poets Antony Dunn, Lisa Coates & Nathan Walker. A few tickets left! Find ‘em at www.bluebirdbakery.co.uk/rise
Poem of the Day: Love by Hannah Lowe poemsontheunderground.org/love
Love
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