So delighted to have a piece in the latest issue of The Visual Poetry Times. The Visual Poetry Times really is incredibly special and I can’t recommend it enough! ☀️✨

The Poetry Kiosk@thepoetrykiosk.bsky.social · last wk.

We’re very pleased to bring you Issue 3 of The Visual Poetry Times! So many great contributors including Lemn Sissay, @chrissywilliams.bsky.social, @derekbeaulieu.bsky.social, @leiabutler.bsky.social, @gregchthomas.bsky.social & @alecfinlay.bsky.social! Order your copy via www.thepoetrykiosk.com 🗞️📨

The subs window for @afterpoetry.com is open from Oct 1st to 31st. Places for 2027 are limited (there are only so many new/full moons), so @markantonyowen.com and @victoriaspires.bsky.social are looking for the very best #ekphrastic and 'after' poems. Get full details at afterpoetry.com/submit.

Submit to After... | Poems inspired by other art

Send a new, unpublished 'after' or ekphrastic poem to After... throughout October 2026.

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The Games Room is one of my fav little parts of FH! Open for a few days on the theme of drifting 🍁🍂

Full House Literary@fullhouselitmag.bsky.social · last wk.

THE GAMES ROOM IS OPEN!!! 🍁 Would you believe it's been almost a year since The Games Room opened? Now, a new game is waiting...

Thank you so much, @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social, for giving space to my work and my voice once again. Always, always grateful!

Full House Literary@fullhouselitmag.bsky.social · last wk.

The final batch of the latest wave of new Featured Creators are now live. What an amazing month it has been. You can get a little taster of what the pieces are about here, but really you should check out the full pieces because they are faaaab! www.fullhouseliterary.com/featured-cre...

Beyond thrilled to get 3rd & 4th Best of the Net nominations from @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social for ‘Heavenly Bodies’ & @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for ‘After the Hunt’. Enormous thanks to @leiabutler.bsky.social & @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social Congratulations to all nominees! 🥳 #poetry

There are five people I wish to thank. They know why. They are wonderful, generous people. If you don’t follow them already, these fine writers & poets, then do: @regretteruane.bsky.social @paulwritespoems.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social @danadelibovi.bsky.social

Some recent news! Posted over on Insta but not yet on here. Thanks so much to everyone for all the lovely words 💍

Thank you so much to @leiabutler.bsky.social @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social for nominating my poem "Definitions" for Best of the Net 💙 www.fullhouseliterary.com/issue-1-2026...

Definitions by Louise Mather — Full House Literary

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So happy to have this little micro in Full House literary today. Thank you, @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social , a joy to be here. www.fullhouseliterary.com/new-fc/then-...

Then they added self-checkouts by Eirene Gentle — Full House Literary

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Calling all poets! Dust Poetry will be open next month (1st-31st October) for submissions and our theme will be WINTER ❄️❄️❄️ We’re looking forward to reading your interpretations of this theme!

This poem for my mother has been nominated for Best of the Net by the extraordinarily generous @leiabutler.bsky.social of @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social. I am so grateful to Leia for all her support - and to all who have responded to this poem along the way 🫶 www.fullhouseliterary.com/issue-1-2026...

Lares and Penates by John Adlam — Full House Literary

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What an evening! Thank you so much @alanparrywriter.co.uk @throwawayreg.bsky.social for headlining and @markantonyowen.com @leiabutler.bsky.social @ajmurraymints.bsky.social @chrisleeds.bsky.social @judemarr.bsky.social and many others, who may or may not be on this platform, for open mic fireworks❤️

Survivors' Poetry 🎤📚🌈@survivors-poetry.bsky.social · last mo.

Coming up in two weeks time, Tuesday 22 September, Survivors Poetry Zoom Party, with @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @throwawayreg.bsky.social a featured poet double bill for the Ages. And open mic spoken word and music, of course 🥰 Ping us if you are for any reason not signed up to the mailing list 🙏❤️

New Featured Creator pieces will be going live each day in September! We've already had some incredible pieces featured, so here is a spotlight to catch you up on what has been live so far! www.fullhouseliterary.com/featured-cre...

I'm so thrilled, honored, and excited to have my #Poem, "Manifestation" up on @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social Thank you so much @leiabutler.bsky.social! #PoetryCommunity www.fullhouseliterary.com/poetry/manif...

Manifestation by Merril D. Smith — Full House Literary

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Super happy to have this piece in the Featured Creators section at Full House (@fullhouselitmag.bsky.social). Many thanks to @leiabutler.bsky.social for her amazing editorial work -- and what a great issue cover! www.fullhouseliterary.com/art/game-by-...

Game by Bill Marsh — Full House Literary

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It's back for 2026! The Book Bag Christmas Gift List!!! Share book, gift and subscription recommendations with fellow poetics. This is a great chance to boost poets and presses this Christmas. Click the link for full details. Be quick, submissions close on October 16th.

The Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026

It’s back for 2026. The Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide. Let’s boost some poets and presses, give fellow poetics some gift ideas and maybe find some hidden gems. This year, I’ve made it even easier to share your recommendations. All you need to do is complete the form below and I’ll compile the list which will be shared in late November.

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A September Takeover Special edition of The Book Bag: Poetic Voices featuring: @gphydeauthor.bsky.social @coastalpoet.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social @merrildsmith.bsky.social @spanishtom.bsky.social @andywilliamson.com

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social · last mo.

This month in The Book Bag: Poetic Voices, it's a takeover special featuring several members of the Write Here, Right Now poetry writing group. Poets are sharing a piece of work each, a small bit of writing advice and poetic recommendations. Take some time out and read the full feature here...

Delighted to have been able to share a piece for this. Loved reading the other incredible pieces and amazing advice also. Paul has done something so special with putting together the Write Here, Right Now group. I feel so lucky to be a part of it. Thank you Paul! ✨

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social · last mo.

This month in The Book Bag: Poetic Voices, it's a takeover special featuring several members of the Write Here, Right Now poetry writing group. Poets are sharing a piece of work each, a small bit of writing advice and poetic recommendations. Take some time out and read the full feature here...

The previous anthology was brilliant and this promises to be too with @paulwritespoems.bsky.social and @leiabutler.bsky.social as editors!

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social · last mo.

After the success of The Book Bag's first anthology Unwhispered Legacy, I've decided to give it another go and raise more vital funds for MSF. This time I am joined by Guest Editor Leia Butler. Full details in the link, submissions open throughout November.

SO exciting to be swimming in such company ❤️

𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒃 ~ 𝒑𝒐𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅@iamb.uk · last mo.

Meet the poets of wave twenty-seven: Anna Shelton, Benedicta Norell, Chloe Victoria Gorman, Elizabeth Cook, Em Gray, Francesca L Rolle, John Adlam, McLord Selasi Azelekor, Nathaniel Calhoun, Niamh Hollis-Locke, Paul Connolly, Rachel Hosein Nisbet, Rosie Barrett, Simon Maddrell and Tracie Renee.

What a combination! @paulwritespoems.bsky.social & @leiabutler.bsky.social as editors. CONCEALED REVELATIONS promises to be every bit as brilliant as UNWHISPERED LEGACY. Submissions open in November. Please share the post below widely 👇 #poetrycommunity

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social · last mo.

After the success of The Book Bag's first anthology Unwhispered Legacy, I've decided to give it another go and raise more vital funds for MSF. This time I am joined by Guest Editor Leia Butler. Full details in the link, submissions open throughout November.

So looking forward to this! ✨ Thanks so much Paul for letting me be part of this!

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social · last mo.

After the success of The Book Bag's first anthology Unwhispered Legacy, I've decided to give it another go and raise more vital funds for MSF. This time I am joined by Guest Editor Leia Butler. Full details in the link, submissions open throughout November.

"I SMELL TOAST" Halloween 2026 anthology is now open for submissions ✍️🎃 I am so excited about this joint project with @madp03t.bsky.social We want your poetry, flash fiction and art 🫵 Everyone is welcome, more details and how to submit are below 👇 Please share 🙏 shorturl.at/xqxsA

IST - Call for Submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS I SMELL TOASTA Halloween anthology of poetry, flash fiction & original visual art Jen Thorne and Eric "Madp03t" Montgomery, publishing as The Ampersand Syndicate, are putting to...

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Hello lovely creative community @madp03t.bsky.social and me are considering putting together a Halloween anthology (details below) We are trying to gauge how many people would be interested in contributing, so give me a "hell yeah" (or other non sweary response) in the comments if you are.

Whether your work is quiet and introspective or bold and experimental, Fahmidan Journal would love to read it. Submit now: fahmidanjournal.submittable.com/submit%E2%81...

Very much looking forward to this! I attended my first Survivor’s Poetry zoom event last week and was just astounded by each and every reading and performance

Survivors' Poetry 🎤📚🌈@survivors-poetry.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We at SP would just like to get excited with y'all about many poetry feasts in store this autumn...take an anticipatory bow @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @throwawayreg.bsky.social (September) @internetofwords.com plus tba (October) @leiabutler.bsky.social and @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social (December)🥳 🥰

We at SP would just like to get excited with y'all about many poetry feasts in store this autumn...take an anticipatory bow @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @throwawayreg.bsky.social (September) @internetofwords.com plus tba (October) @leiabutler.bsky.social and @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social (December)🥳 🥰

Wow, what a lovely post this is! Thank you so much @johnadlam.bsky.social for picking my book up and thank you @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social for generously recomending it! ✨

John Adlam FRSA 🌈🌍@johnadlam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ooh look what just landed (I know, I am late coming to this!). Amazing pamphlet by the wonderful @leiabutler.bsky.social via @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social, and thanks @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social for the recommendation 🥰

yes, Yes, YES!

Roi Fainéant Press SUBS ARE OPEN, BAYBEE!@rfpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ready for a ribald poem to set the party in motion? Well put your keys in the basket and let’s read “Septuagenarian Swing Set” by @tomljanovic.bsky.social. It’s in our 98th edition. Check over your shoulder and click this link! www.roifaineantpress.com/post/septuag...

One of my favourite zines to read (and listen to, there are author recordings). Be sure to check out “I Want Diane Seuss to Teach Me How to Become a Man” by Daniel Naawenkangua Abukuri

Full House Literary@fullhouselitmag.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yay, it's issue day! What a pleasure this one was to put together. The amazing image featured on the cover is by Gordon Massman. Go to the issue by clicking the link in the bio or copy and paste this link: www.fullhouseliterary.com/issue-2-2026