The Writing Squad
Creating the next generation in the north of England. www.writingsquad.com
@playwritinguk.bsky.social
Top resource for playwrights in the UK. Jobs, opportunities, competitions, prizes & more. Maintained by @thisalitaylor.bsky.social Join FB group: https://bit.ly/3TpKWeG
@womensplayprize.bsky.social
We find the best new plays by women in the UK and Ireland and produce them on national stages.
@graeaetheatre.bsky.social
Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers & boldly placing Deaf, Disabled & neurodivergent artists centre stage. graeae.org
@marrrtha.bsky.social
Editor, writer and translator. The Poems of St John of the Cross forthcoming (Penguin Classics, 2026) marthasprackland.co.uk
@thepoetryarchive.bsky.social
With over 2000 free poems, 500 poets’ work and 5 million visitors a year, the Poetry Archive represents a rich diversity of both poets and poetry.
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training ✒️https://authr.uk/sp40
@serenbooks.bsky.social
Wales’ leading independent English-language publisher 📚 Winner Small Press of the Year Wales 2025 🏴
@curiousminds.org.uk
We dream of a future where being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life.
@writingeastmidlands.com
Supports, develops and champions writers from the East Midlands - supported by Arts Council England. linktr.ee/writingeastmidlands
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@porticolibrary.bsky.social
The Portico Library is Manchester’s original 19th-century home of literature and learning. Uncovering, imagining, and sharing new histories together.
@wowfest.bsky.social
Writing on the Wall celebrates writing, diversity, & storytelling through controversy, inquiry & debate | Liverpool, Toxteth https://linktr.ee/WoWFEST
@openculture.bsky.social
A culture and education website that tries to make the web a more intelligent place. Features free courses, movies, audio books, ebooks & thought-provoking daily posts. Find us at: https://www.openculture.com/
@otsfestival.bsky.social
Celebrating books, words, and ideas. We’re one of the UK’s longest-running literary festivals, delivered by @sheffielduni.bsky.social 🌐 offtheshelf.org.uk
@fourteenpoems.bsky.social
Queer poetry publisher! 💫 anthologies 3x year 🐳 issue 15 out now 📚 pamphlets from emerging writers 🖥️ online chats and readings
@propelmagazine.bsky.social
Journal featuring poets yet to publish a full collection / Est. 2022 / EIC @aanaxagorou.bsky.social / Issue 14, Ed. @susannahdickey.bsky.social OUT NOW / Subs closed. propelmagazine.co.uk
@lewisbrownpoet.bsky.social
Writer, performer, creative freelancer and proprietor of the Spooky Poet Club. Website: https://lewisbrownpoet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisbrownpoet/
@sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social
The independent charity that operates Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel & Weston Park Museum.
@youngidentitymcr.bsky.social
Manchester's premier spoken-word collective combined arts charity developing young writers and creatives. Email [email protected] for more information or bookings. 🔗 linktr.ee/youngidentity
@levyoldlibrary.bsky.social
A 1904 Carnegie Library building in Levenshulme now housing a community-powered art and culture charity. https://levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/
@mcnicolballetco.bsky.social
Founded out of a desire to collaborate and create ambitious new ballets with an inspiring collective of artists https://www.mcnicolballetcollective.co.uk/
@humberstgallery.bsky.social
Contemporary art space, Hull Mon/Tue: Closed Wed: 10:30 - 5 Thurs: 12 - 7 Fri-Sun: 10:30 - 5 Creative engine for contemporary visual arts in Hull
@iainrowan.com
Writer, rep @LiverpoolLit | Campaign Coordinator (Coastal Debris) Neptune's Pirates (formerly Sea Shepherd UK) | Sunderland. Seaside/coast photos https://littorally.me or @littorally on Flashes
@ellafrears.bsky.social
Poet etc. Books - Goodlord & Shine, Darling Hosts Tears for Frears & Stress Test on Soho Radio RLF Fellow at The Courtauld Institute of Art
@cwjoneschris.bsky.social
Read more of other people’s poems, that’s all I’m saying. Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Published by the magnificent Longbarrow press. I share a house through the summer with nesting swifts. Podcast: https://twowaypoetry.podbean.com/
@katebarker.bsky.social
Literary agent. Always looking for something interesting. www.katebarker.net.
@booktrust.org.uk
We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
@campaignforthearts.org
We believe the arts make life better, and everyone should have opportunities to experience and take part in them. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵 https://www.campaignforthearts.org
@poetrybookshop.bsky.social
The largest bookshop of its kind in the UK. Devoted entirely to poetry since 1979 Find us online or in person in heart of Hay on Wye the worlds first Booktown
@huddlitfest.bsky.social
Award-winning annual community festival held in the Spring in venues across Huddersfield and online. Championing accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups and showcasing emerging artists alongside major names https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
The Scottish Poetry Library is Scotland's number one poetry resource both online and in bricks and mortar. We're at 5 Crichton's Close, Edinburgh and we're open to the public Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. Our online HQ is www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
@buffer.com
Create and share social media content anywhere, consistently. Built with 💙 by a global, remote team. ⬇️ Learn more about Buffer & Bluesky https://buffer.com/bluesky
@peninternational.bsky.social
Defending freedom of expression and promoting literature worldwide since 1921.
@spread-the-word.bsky.social
Supporting London’s writers with workshops, networking, prizes and development opportunities. We run the London Writers Awards, Deptford Literature Festival & much more!
@wasafirimag.bsky.social
The magazine of international literature since 1984. Preorder Wasafiri 122: The UAE Issue now!
@wnbooks.bsky.social
Ground-breaking, award-winning, thought-provoking books since 1949. An imprint of Orion Publishing Group, part of Hachette UK
@tiltedaxispress.bsky.social
Independent publisher of literature from the Global Majority. Read international. Read intersectional.
@jallenpaisant.bsky.social
Poet. Winner of the TS Eliot Prize. THE POSSIBILITY OF TENDERNESS out now. Jamaican striver 🇯🇲.
@magmapoetry.bsky.social
The poetry magazine with a different editor every issue. Join #TheMix https://magmapoetry.com/
@isabellekenyon.bsky.social
Editor & #bookmarketing consultant 📚 Poet and Novelist. M.D. @fly_press & #NorthernFictionAlliance Coordinator. Novel The Dark Within Them out March 2024🔥
@inpressbooks.bsky.social
Reaching readers on behalf of 50+ independent publishers. Funded by Arts Council England. Follow us on socials @inpressbooks📚 linktr.ee/inpressbooks