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paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

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.

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Started work on The Christmas Gift Guide 2026. One poet has two books of theirs recommended by multiple submitters and I’m beyond happy for them. They are Book Bag alumni also 🤩

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It’s taken far too long to record this poem for the inspirational @coastalpoet.bsky.social #poemsAloud project ‘All Of Us Horses’

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Next Sunday. Set aside 90mins and join me at 10am UK time to write and be creative. Use the time how you feel. Tickets in OP

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

Join me on the dark winter Sunday mornings. Use the time to get creative and work on your poetry over zoom in the company of fellow poets. Pay - as - you - feel per session. Sessions are 90mins made up of 3x 25min sprints. 1st Session Tickets here: shorturl.at/xMtXc

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Read this month’s Poetic Voice yet? The excellent @annestgwilym.bsky.social shares pieces from Contemplation of Roses and an insight into her poetry journey and craft - grab a cuppa, settle in and click the link in OP 🥀 #poetry

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

New Poems Just Added. Read @annestgwilym.bsky.social Poetic Voices feature here shorturl.at/hEZwN #poetry #poetrycommunity

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Back in November. An inclusive and supportive space to share poems. Tickets on sale now: shorturl.at/fWak2

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It’s Friday again! That was quick. I have a busy day ahead so for #fragmentsfriday this is A Waiting Game. @helenlaycock.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

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A poem.

Well that felt truly special. Absolutely phenomenal readings by all this evening. Thank you for sharing your work. We’ll be back in November 🎙️🎙️🎙️ #poetry #openmic

Looking forward to this evening’s open mic. 🎙️🎙️🎙️

@danielghinds.bsky.social

Nominees for the Pushcart are heading off tomorrow… Congratulations to… @sarahraybould.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @richlyevocative.bsky.social @rburrows.bsky.social @helenlaycock.bsky.social @betarish.bsky.social

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Daniel Hinds

A reminder that @corinnaboard.bsky.social and I will be reading for @cheltpoetfest.bsky.social online at 7PM on Monday (UK time). I'll be reading from my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases. Would be great to see you there! Link below for tickets.

Can’t quite believe it 🤩

Black Bough Poetry@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

Joint 3rd place 🥉 @paulwritespoems.bsky.social #fragmentsfriday #poetry

shorturl.atThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – October 2026Autumn is in full flow. The bronze and gold leaves are constantly drifting along the paths and fields. With the arrival of October, it is time to warmly welcome October’s Poetic Voice. This month, …

New Poems Just Added. Read @annestgwilym.bsky.social Poetic Voices feature here shorturl.at/hEZwN #poetry #poetrycommunity

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

Congratulations to October’s Poetic Voice getting book of the month at the Poetry Kit 👏👏👏 Read Annest’s Poetic Voice feature here shorturl.at/4OQzw

Got some writing practise in this morning before I start work. Here’s a little entry for #fragmentsfriday #poetry #poem #poets_community @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

I’ve had some amazing responses to this call out so far ! Would love a few more before I close it off. And in the spirit of goodwill I have extended the date until 18th October 11:59pm 🎄🎄🎄

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

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.

A #poem about love. #poetrycommunity

Next Sunday… Got your ticket yet?

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

Back for lucky number 7! Your favourite intimate and supportive poetry open mic returns on Sunday 18th October. Share your roughcut coals or polished gems. The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions Tickets 🎟️ here: shorturl.at/jYJZg

You can make as many recommendations as you like, there no limit 🙂

Carmella de Keyser@carmellapoetry.bsky.social

Thank you for the kind mention. How many recommendations may we make?

It was a huge honour and privilege to host the online launch for @internetofwords.com latest book Forest Management - pre-order here: shorturl.at/SaI2r Readings from S, @ninaparmenter.bsky.social & @victoriaspires.bsky.social were incredible and was great to see/hear all the support 🙌

shorturl.atForest Management by S. Reeson - Online LaunchJoin S. Reeson and special guest readers, Victoria Spires and Nina Parmenter, to celebrate the launch of ‘Forest Management’ .

Friday 7.30 🤩 Link for tickets in OP

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

This Coming Friday… The online launch of forest management by @internetofwords.com with special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social & @ninaparmenter.bsky.social Come and enjoy some excellent poetry and celebrate the launch of an outstanding book! Tickets 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

Less than 10 days to go to submit to this. It’s an excellent way to boost poets and presses in the run up to Christmas. See the original post for full details.

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

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.

shorturl.atThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – October 2026Autumn is in full flow. The bronze and gold leaves are constantly drifting along the paths and fields. With the arrival of October, it is time to warmly welcome October’s Poetic Voice. This month, …

Congratulations to October’s Poetic Voice getting book of the month at the Poetry Kit 👏👏👏 Read Annest’s Poetic Voice feature here shorturl.at/4OQzw

Annest Gwilym@annestgwilym.bsky.social

Yipee, I've just found out that Contemplation of Roses has been made Book of the Month for October at the Poetry Kit - wonderful news since apparently the competition was stiff (scroll down below): #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets #poetsonbluesky www.poetrykit.org

poetrykit.orgthe POETRY kit

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Victoria Spires

@victoriaspires.bsky.social

shorturl.atForest Management by S. Reeson - Online LaunchJoin S. Reeson and special guest readers, Victoria Spires and Nina Parmenter, to celebrate the launch of ‘Forest Management’ .

This Friday! Need to get working on my set 😁 Looking forward to it 🥳

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

This Coming Friday… The online launch of forest management by @internetofwords.com with special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social & @ninaparmenter.bsky.social Come and enjoy some excellent poetry and celebrate the launch of an outstanding book! Tickets 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

shorturl.atForest Management by S. Reeson - Online LaunchJoin S. Reeson and special guest readers, Victoria Spires and Nina Parmenter, to celebrate the launch of ‘Forest Management’ .

This Coming Friday… The online launch of forest management by @internetofwords.com with special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social & @ninaparmenter.bsky.social Come and enjoy some excellent poetry and celebrate the launch of an outstanding book! Tickets 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

A poem for #FragmentsFriday @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

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Leia Butler

@leiabutler.bsky.social

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

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...

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – October 2026Autumn is in full flow. The bronze and gold leaves are constantly drifting along the paths and fields. With the arrival of October, it is time to warmly welcome October’s Poetic Voice. This month, our Poetic Voice is another bumper edition with our poet sharing several poems including pieces from their latest book, as well as an interview which delves into their approach to craft, influences and recommendations for who poets should be reading.

Let’s share a warm welcome for the latest featured poet in the Poetic Voice series, the excellent @annestgwilym.bsky.social

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

Happy National Poetry Day to all! Its the first of the month, Autumn is in full swing and it's time to welcome an excellent Poetic Voice to The Book Bag. Part 1 features four poems (3 from their new book) and an indepth interview. Take ten, settle in and read the feature here...

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – October 2026Autumn is in full flow. The bronze and gold leaves are constantly drifting along the paths and fields. With the arrival of October, it is time to warmly welcome October’s Poetic Voice. This month, our Poetic Voice is another bumper edition with our poet sharing several poems including pieces from their latest book, as well as an interview which delves into their approach to craft, influences and recommendations for who poets should be reading.

Happy National Poetry Day to all! Its the first of the month, Autumn is in full swing and it's time to welcome an excellent Poetic Voice to The Book Bag. Part 1 features four poems (3 from their new book) and an indepth interview. Take ten, settle in and read the feature here...

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18 Sept

Join me on the dark winter Sunday mornings. Use the time to get creative and work on your poetry over zoom in the company of fellow poets. Pay - as - you - feel per session. Sessions are 90mins made up of 3x 25min sprints. 1st Session Tickets here: shorturl.at/xMtXc

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17 Sept

Back for lucky number 7! Your favourite intimate and supportive poetry open mic returns on Sunday 18th October. Share your roughcut coals or polished gems. The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions Tickets 🎟️ here: shorturl.at/jYJZg

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14 Sept

📣***Exciting Announcement***📣 Join me as I host a launch for the new book from @internetofwords.com ‘Forest Management’. With special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social 09.10.26 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

Help your favourite presses and poets out!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

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.

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Excellent evening at Write Here, Right Now. Good to be back writing and getting creative constructive input. Prompts were fun! Back in October!

20 Sept

A reminder to grab your tickets for the launch of this fantastic book ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

📣***Exciting Announcement***📣 Join me as I host a launch for the new book from @internetofwords.com ‘Forest Management’. With special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social 09.10.26 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

18 Sept

Back for #fragmentsfriday. Fault Line @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

18 Sept

Join me on the dark winter Sunday mornings. Use the time to get creative and work on your poetry over zoom in the company of fellow poets. Pay - as - you - feel per session. Sessions are 90mins made up of 3x 25min sprints. 1st Session Tickets here: shorturl.at/xMtXc

17 Sept

Back for lucky number 7! Your favourite intimate and supportive poetry open mic returns on Sunday 18th October. Share your roughcut coals or polished gems. The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions Tickets 🎟️ here: shorturl.at/jYJZg

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

17 Sept

Would love to get input from the #poetrycommunity for the below. shorturl.at/zrcSn #poets

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

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.

14 Sept

📣***Exciting Announcement***📣 Join me as I host a launch for the new book from @internetofwords.com ‘Forest Management’. With special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social 09.10.26 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS

9 Sept

A small poem from yesterday. Shared as part of @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social TopTweetTuesday weekly imagistic poetry share

5 Sept

📣 Announcing Winter Write-A-Longs 📣 Fortnightly on zoom, these pay-as-you-feel sessions will be 90mins and comprise of 3 writing sprints. Kickstart dark mornings with dedicated writing time in the presence of others. First Session: Sunday 1st November Tickets available soon.

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026It’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.

3 Sept

This is a terrific way to boost poets, publishers and some booksellers in time for the festive season 🎄 Full details in original post… Get your recommendations in! #poetry #poetrycommunity

Paul@paulwritespoems.bsky.social

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.

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – September Takeover SpecialWelcome to this month’s special edition of Poetic Voices, featuring several of the members of Write Here, Right Now poetry writing group. Write Here, Right Now holds a special place in my heart. Thanks to the group, my work has improved vastly over the past year and a bit. It’s even more gratifying to see members flourish in their own writing projects.

1 Sept

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

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...

paulwritespoems.comThe Book Bag: Poetic Voices – September Takeover SpecialWelcome to this month’s special edition of Poetic Voices, featuring several of the members of Write Here, Right Now poetry writing group. Write Here, Right Now holds a special place in my heart. Thanks to the group, my work has improved vastly over the past year and a bit. It’s even more gratifying to see members flourish in their own writing projects.

1 Sept

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...