Jenny Mitchell

Sharing this post with the wonderful @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.

As a poetry co-editor for the Morning Star I get to publish wonderful work like 'Poem v. Tank' by Patrick Cotter. It offers a subtle antidote during challenging times. 🎇

If you'd like your work to be consider please send to: thursdaypoems@gmail.com

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PS - It goes without saying I'd love to publish work by you in the Morning Star. If you have any new poems you think might fit please send to: thursdaypoems@gmail.com

jHi Salena, I'm performing & facilitating at the West Cork Literature Festival in July and have just been given a grant by the Society of Authors so I'd say things are looking up!

Hope all's well with you.

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I'm delighted to publish this subtle, striking poem by Gabriel Gbadamosi in 'The Morning Star' to celebrate World Book Day. Hope you enjoy it as much as do. 📖

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The date's getting closer (March 21st) so if you want to take part in a low-cost, high-class poetry workshop look no further. Hope to see you there...

The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

As a poetry co-editor for The Morning Star I'd love to receive poems that speak to the times in a politically engaged way, whatever that means for you. There's an open slot in March. Please send work to see if you can fill it. Email: thursdaypoems@gmail.com

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Do you want to attend a relaxed, non-judgemental poetry workshop online? Details below. Hope to see you there... 🌿

Thanks so much! Hope you have a lovely weekend. 😊

Thanks, Kyla - much appreciated!😊

Poets, why not join me for a online poetry workshop on March 21st? I'll offer creative prompts in a relaxed atmosphere, and they'll be time to share your work. Hope the attached booking details look of interest. 🌿

Thanks, Patricia - very much appreciated.

Hope you have a lovely day. 😍

Thanks, Mo! It's a real boost and I couldn't be happier!

Hope all's well with you. 😍

Cheers, Vicky!

I couldn't be happier!

Thanks, Sarah! Hope you have a lovely day! 😍

Many thanks, Paul - much appreciated!

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Great news!!!

I've just been awarded an Author's Foundation Grant by the Society of Authors for my work-in-progress!!!

They've also given me an Arthur Welton Award.

I couldn't be happier! Won't you celebrate with me? 😍

Thanks so much, Patricia! Feedback like yours means the world to me. Hope all's good with you. 😍

Wow, watch Jenny Mitchell GO!

"You have no home. You're lost."

'My friends, both white,
turn pink to see me point,
but he is keen to speak.'

- from 'Country Marks'

My poem, recently published in 'FROM HERE TO THERE', is a true story of a cab ride years ago. Hope you enjoy reading it. 🌿

The new poetry co-editor introduces herself AS A new poetry co-editor on the Morning Star, I’m interested in poems that examine the personal and the political in a way that engages the emotions as well as the logical mind. There are several wor...

As a Poetry co-editor at The Morning Star, I'd love to receive poems that look at Freedom. What does it mean, and how can we save it from the past?

#poetrycommunity

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Call to the Poets!

If you want to attend a low-cost online poetry workshop in March watch this space!

More details soon...

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was the best festival I went to last year, and I'm sure things will only get better!

My advice: get a ticket and go!!!

Delighted to share my poem 'Looking at the Benin Bronzes' from the mighty anthology 'From Here to There'.

Also sharing the learning resource I developed and wrote for the British Museum on using poetry to teach challenging histories. Retweets appreciated: www.britishmuseum.org/learn/school...

@matthewmcsmith.bsky.social Hi Matthew. I've just sent you an email. Please let me know here if it hasn't arrived. Many thanks. Jenny

@greenbeltfestival.bsky.social The Festival last year was FANTASTI, and I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on Poetry and Hope for 76 people (see pix below).

I hope to send in another proposal this year...

Is anyone on this platform still on X?

For some reason I can't sign into a my account. It keeps saying try later. Any help with this appreciated.

Delighted to be one of three highly commended poets for the Southword Editor's Prize.

I look forward to seeing my two poems in print. Many thanks to everyone @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social.

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Thanks, Mat - that's very kind and much appreciated. Happy New Year!

Much appreciated, Jean. Happy New Year!