@andywilliamson.com
Writer, poet, creative thinker & architect for democracy / Sgrìobhadair, bàrd, neach-smaoineachaidh cruthachail agus ailtire airson deamocrasaidh | Aotearoa & Isle of Skye | urbanbadgercollective.com http://andywilliamson.com
@kaymedway.bsky.social
Library assistant & poet. The first poem I wrote in adulthood was a rondel poem that won a Scottish Book Trust competition. My poems have been published in The Dirigible Balloon & Disabled Tales #CurrentlyReading: Write It All Down by Cathy Rentzenbrink.
@stephaniebuosi.com
Canadian illustrator with a focus in #kidlit. Eco-warrior, tree-hugger, turtle protector, mother of cat, mother of little human. Website/Portfolio: www.stephaniebuosi.com Interested in projects for kids 8-12, non-fiction, fiction, PBs, MG, animals.
@benbanyard.bsky.social
Dad, poet-type & editor of Black Nore Review (@blacknorereview.bsky.social). Birmingham City fan & Bristol Bears RFC season ticket holder. https://ben.banyard.wordpress.com
@kathrynbeevor.bsky.social
Poet (children and adult), writer and editor, educationalist, charity trustee (Kids at School in Nepal) and fundraiser. My work has been published by Little Thoughts Press, Yorkshire Times Publishing, Dream Well Writing Ltd, and the Dirigible Balloon
@foxandstarbooks.bsky.social
We publish poetry and fiction chapbooks by UK debut authors with an emphasis on global majority writers. Founder/editor: @carrieetter.bsky.social; co-editor: Kaycee Hill; interns: Sophia Di Maida and Matt Thorpe-Coles
@gillcresearch.bsky.social
poet, teacher, PhD student. Wild swimmer. Editor at Yaffle/Yaffle's Nest Living, working and writing in The Yorkshire Dales
@suzanneconwaypoet.bsky.social
Poet and writer. Teaches at Exeter University and the Poetry School. PhD: intimacy and distance in Edward Thomas’s poetry. Published in most leading magazines. http://www.suzanneconway.co.uk. Image from the Edward Thomas archive at Cardiff University.
@rachelbower.bsky.social
Author based in Sheffield. Poetry & fiction. IT COMES FROM THE RIVER (Bloomsbury, 2025). Represented by Cathryn Summerhayes, Curtis Brown 📚✨
@rogerstevens.bsky.social
I am a writer and musician. I've published over 40 books, mainly poetry and mainly for children. I visit schools, libraries and festivals - performing and running workshops for children and teachers.
@suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social
Poet published in magazines & anthologies in the UK, US, Ireland & Canada. Pamphlets: 'Fledglings' (2016), 'Crippled' (2025) (Red Squirrel Press).
@wendypratt.bsky.social
Author: The Ghost Lake Poet: Blackbird Singing at Dusk Editor: Spelt Magazine https://linktr.ee/wendypratt
@domconlon.bsky.social
Disabled poet / author. Books nominated for the Carnegie / Greenaway. Inspired by nature and space. UNESCO poet. BBC poet. Cake poet.
@almostasif.bsky.social
Teacher and Poet. Poems rehomed by Shooter, the North, Finished Creatures and Poetry Review among others. First pamphlet out now with Wayleave/Litfest. https://www.iambapoet.com/wave/7-clare-proctor
@gillbarr.bsky.social
Derry girl, Dorset woman. Debut Poetry Collection (Cinnamon Press) 2025, Arts Council Award 2024. Website: gillmbarr.wixsite.com/gillbarr
@lindapoet.bsky.social
Children's poet. Poems in The Caterpillar, Little Thoughts Press, PaperBound, The Dirigible Balloon, Paddler Press, Parakeet, Charles Causley Trust, Northern Gravy, Candlestick Press, The Toy, Brian Moses' Blog and several anthologies.
@salthepoet.bsky.social
Writer and activist into landscape and radical history, natural world, voices, song, radio, allotments, utopias. Poetry at www.poetrybusiness.co.uk Working on memoir, #HoldingMyGround about connection to land, its romance and reality.
@indigodreamspub.bsky.social
Poetry publishers rural Devon UK indigodreamspublishing.com Most Innovative Publisher Award 2017 & 2021. Publication, Competitions, Magazines Dawntreader quarterly, Reach Poetry monthly. Editors @ronniegoodyer.bsky.social / @wavelace.bsky.social
@anniellewe.bsky.social
Oil painter, children’s author + illustrator | Published in Northern Gravy, The Toy Press, Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Cleaver Magazine
@nealzetterpoet.bsky.social
Award-winning performance poet, author, educator, entertainer and superhero. I work with all ages visiting schools, libraries etc, both in-person and virtually. My 12th/latest poetry book is 'The Shape of Rainbows'.
@shashtrevett.bsky.social
Poet & Tr | ‘The Naming of Names’ (Smith|Doorstop 2024) | ‘Out of Sri Lanka’ (Bloodaxe 2023)| Ledbury Critic | Trustee Modern Poetry in Translation
@pj-donnelly.bsky.social
Poet. Author of 'Solving the Puzzle' and 'The Second of August' both published by AlienBuddha Press. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Second-August-Peter-J-Donnelly/dp/B0BV4JF13Y https://www.amazon.co.uk/Solving-Puzzle-Peter-J-Donnelly/dp/B0C9SK19RV
@louisemather.bsky.social
Editor of Acropolis Journal | Writer | The Dredging of Rituals, 2021 | Published in The North | Broken Sleep Books | Fly on the Wall Press | Acumen Poetry | streetcakemag
@thewordwoods.bsky.social
Author & academic, Cambridge Writing for a green future & proud LGBTQIA+ present. www.catherineolver.co.uk Poetry for kids, YA & adults in magazines. Sapphic fantasy fan & aspiring author. PhD in kidlit, Uni of Cambridge. New article 'Nature's Puzzles'.
@martinkennedyyates.bsky.social
Writer - Artist - Tutor I make things with words, paints & stuff. Winner of the Broken Spine Chapbook Comp 2024 - debut poetry pamphlet coming in 2025. Poems in Rialto, Stand, Poetry Wales, Magma, Butcher's Dog, The Winged Moon & others.
@kimwhysallhammond.bsky.social
Poet, scientist, artist. Lifelong Science Fiction fan. SFPA. My debut pamphlet ‘Messages from the Road’ is available from Palewell Press. https://palewellpress.co.uk/bookstore/lost-wellbeing/mftr/
@katethompson.bsky.social
Children’s author of Yetis Don’t Exist, All I Hope For You, Superheroes Don’t Get Scared and Superheroes Always Fight Back… Or Do They? Rep’d by Jo Williamson at Antony Harwood. More info here: https://www.katethompson.co.uk Insta: @katethompsonwrites
@jamescarterpoet.bsky.social
Children's poet / non-fiction writer / musician / visitor to 1400+ Primary schools. Ambassador for National Poetry Day. Illus by Neal Layton
@mrchriswhite.bsky.social
Writer, Poet, and Illustrator from Derby, UK. Doodling & Poeting across the globe. Seen a million faces, rocked one or two of ‘em.
@writingawards.bsky.social
International Writing for Children/YA competition. https://www.searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/
@childs-play.co.uk
Award-winning independent children's book publisher, inspiring a lifelong love of reading for more than 50 years #Bookswithusallin #Learningthroughplay www.childs-play.com https://linktr.ee/childsplaybooks
@gaynorandrews.bsky.social
Children's author and poet | 'Pandora and the Story Forge' pub by Rocket Bird Books | @scbwi | Based in NE Scotland https://gaynorandrews.online/
@rburrows.bsky.social
Cheshire Novel Prize Shortlist ‘24. 🤞 Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24 Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, The Yorkshire Times, Motherhood Uncensored and BBC Upload.🏴
@beautifulsausage.bsky.social
Art/cartoons/illustrations/poetry/humour. Occasional writer. Banner illustration by Fiona Ross @fiveona.bsky.social from the book 'Hyde and Squeak' (currently seeking representation) Avatar by @vinkelmule.bsky.social I know I said I wouldn't return, but..
@emmapurshouse.bsky.social
Freelance writer, novelist, performance poet and lover of all things Black Country. Editor of The Blackcountryman magazine. One third of Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists.
@ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social
He/him Children’s author, dad, former teacher of 13 years 🏳️🌈 Contact: [email protected] Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary
@chloehanks23.bsky.social
26 year old poet based in York. Winner of the V Press Prize for Poetry in 2020. PhD @ YSJ. Co-host for Howlers Spoken Word Open Mic & Board Member for York Lit Fest. (Adulteress, Querencia Press 2023)
@madridlitmag.bsky.social
We're a bilingual literary magazine based in Madrid, Spain. We love new poetry, fiction and art and feature interviews with well-known writers and artists. Our Podcast is on Spotify. Subs closed. Next issue May 28th ✍️
@davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social
(he/him) Belfast/Coleraine poet. Black Eyed Peace, is available as free eBook from Wordpress, inc. the Pushcart nominated Hunting for the Aurora. MA student at MMU - davidatkinsonpoet.wordpress.com
@mrjohnmccullough.bsky.social
Poet. Winner of the Hawthornden Prize for Literature with Reckless Paper Birds. Forward & Costa-shortlisted. Working-class writer. New book: Panic Response (Penned in the Margins). He/him. 🏳️🌈
@jenferoze.bsky.social
She/her. Poet, copywriter, general word nerd. Likes naps and cheese.
@julieirigaray.bsky.social
* French Basque writer based in Birmingham * Poetry book 'Whalers, Witches and Gauchos' (Nine Pens) * Researcher * Writing tutor at City Lit
@hilaryelder.bsky.social
Writer, facilitator, educator, stories and poems for children and adults; ESOL teacher; CofE Lay Minister; sock knitter; slow runner; player of viola and trombone; family member; native of Northern England.
@ronniegoodyer.bsky.social
Poet/Publisher https://indigodreamspublishing.com/ 6 collections, one jt @wavelace 'Forest moor or less'. Lives Devon forest with Dawn & Mist the merle collie. Keen photographer/nature lover. Animal Rights campaigner. Lost hair following Coventry City FC