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Emily Foster

@emilyfoster.bsky.social
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Writer of fiction, non-fiction (memoir) & poetry. Loves reading, walking, visiting art galleries and new places. Hot chocolate lover too. LFC Supporter. No DMs.

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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 22h
After travelling most of September it was good to be sitting at my writing desk editing this morning. I’ve finished all of the small edits within my chapter, onto the bigger ones now!
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mrwamble.bsky.social @mrwamble.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No algorithm. No likes. No follower count. Just your poem, a stranger, and an honest response. penpalpoets.com #poetry #poetsofbluesky #amwriting
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Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Free poetry prompt! This is a taster for my Poetry School workshop next month - for anyone who writes about having or being a parent, absence and attachment. We'll use 'Grief's Alphabet' by Carrie Etter to write an abecedarian poem. Book the workshop: poetryschool.com/courses/micr... #poetry
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Sam Szanto is running a half-day workshop for the Poetry School, 'Loss and Connection: Absence and Attachment in the Poetry of Parenthood'. Prompts from Denise Riley, Victoria Chang, Sharon Olds, Carrie Etter, Wendy Pratt and Liz Berry. Find out more and book here: poetryschool.com/courses/micr...
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Loss & Connection: Writing Absence & Attachment in Parenthood  • Poetry School
In this session, we will explore how poetry can convey lasting attachments to children or parents following their absence, whether by death or a transition such as leaving home.
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A pretty self-explanatory #haiku for Friday. Not always an easy task but definitely worth doing in the long run 😊 #haikupoetry
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A haiku for Friday: the sun shone brightly as the river flowed downstream birds sang in harmony #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity
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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Calling all thriller writers! Join us on 25 Jun for an evening in London with @mserinkelly.bsky.social in conversation with @lauramarshall.bsky.social. We'll discuss the inspiration behind Erin's latest novel plus all ticket-holders will receive a hardback copy of #TheNightStairs. Get your ticket:
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An Evening with Erin Kelly | London Event
Learn from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erin Kelly during this special evening in London to celebrate her latest thriller. Join us on Thurs 25 Jun from 7pm to 8pm.
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
A romantic haiku for today! He makes my heart sing Did you know, love is like that? Cherish the moment #haiku #romance
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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Do you want to write a memoir and don’t know how to get going? Or perhaps you’re already at work on one and are looking for some guidance to help you? 📖 Our Writing a Memoir course taught by Cathy Rentzenbrink starts on 4 June! Enrol now: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
A #haiku for today: The ferocious wind Gathered speed and momentum In the dark hours
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
A #haiku for today: fluffy clouds gather momentum carries them past anglers casting rods
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And Other Poems @andotherpoems.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
AOP is open for submissions until the end of January! Guidelines and submission form here: andotherpoems.com/submissions/ (art by Alan Scales on Unsplash)
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The Wonder of Tolkien @tolkienwonder.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Today is the 75th Anniversary of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe! What a magical world and story filled with wonder, truth and beauty!
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
tranquil waters soothe the broken soul left to drift untethered, hopeless
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Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
It was wonderful to interview the brilliant Bex Hainsworth @poetbex.bsky.social on her truly amazing poetry collection Circulaire - she's got some fascinating things to say about her poems and process so please read and share, then buy Circulaire! #poetry www.samszanto.com/post/bex-hai...
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Bex Hainsworth: "The act of writing these poems was very much a celebration"
A chat with Bex Hainsworth about her poetry book Circulaire (Written Off Publishing, 2025)How would you describe Circulaire in one sentence? Circulaire is my confessional era, a collection of poems ex...
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
It been a while since I wrote some #poetry The silence stood still. Motionless. Solitary. He stood beside it. Tall, like a soldier. Face, in a grimace. Arms, folded. Waiting. For what? No-one knew. #WritingCommunity
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Delighted my poem "I am ..." is included in the 'Words on a NE Street' anthology which highlights the plight of homelessness & is raising money for 3 homeless charities in the North East of England. You can purchase a copy via this Amazon link amzn.eu/d/bo9mpqK #poetry
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Can vouch for this poetry pamphlet! Skillfully-written, heartfelt poems about motherhood written by my good friend @samszanto.bsky.social ... why not, eh?
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
I've just made more space on my bookshelves ... I'm buzzing! #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Woooosh ... just over 600 words added to my #memoir this morning! Love #progress and love my Sunday morning writing sessions! Wishing you a productive writing day too #WritingCommunity
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Another 5am wake up! An urge to write some more of my #memoir beckoned which I, of course, couldn't ignore ... a small edit and 430 words later 😊 It's now 7.07am and I'm back in bed flagging. Yay - thank goodness it's a Bank Holiday weekend! #WritingCommunity
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
I was on a training course yesterday. It was about using Copilot in a work environment. As a #writer it made me feel really uncomfortable. I love writing my own emails. I don't think I need any help thanks!
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Okay, so I've a new writing project in my head from last year's experience. It's a memoir. One I have to get down. With regret, I have to shelve Maddie & Alec's story but will get back to it asap. Today I have added 350 words to my memoir. 1211 words so far!
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Fancy seeing what I'm doing on Substack? Here's the link: emilyfoster1.substack.com/p/escape-and-i…
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
4am haiku! Stillness in water Reminds us of the beauty in silent moments
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
open.substack.com/pub/robbiewe... So happy to be featured in 'Haiku Sundays' on Substack - check it out!
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HAIKU SUNDAYS | Issue 2 | February 23, 2025
A selection of stunning haiku poems from some of the online writing community's brightest rising stars
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Maggie O'Farrell's writing so just mesmerizingly beautiful - that's all!
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Exposition Review @expositionreview.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🚨✍️CALL FOR ENTRIES: Season 10 of our #Flash405 writing contests is officially open! Submit your short form writing in any & every genre to Expo Editor Ashley Moon’s “Anchor” theme by 3/5 for your chance to win cash prizes and publication! Enter your writing here: tinyurl.com/FlashAnchor. #ExpoReview
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Call for Entries: Flash 405, February 2025: “Anchor" - Exposition Review
As our editors are hard at work putting together our “Spring” annual issue, we are also springing into 2025 with our first Flash 405 contest of the year! From February 4 to March 5, we are accepting e...
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After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · 01/02/2025
Kurt Vonnegut wrote 100+ short stories. In 1999, he revealed the secret to writing a good one. Here are his 8 rules: 1. Don't waste your reader's time. 2. Give the reader a character to root for. 3. Every character should want something. Even if it's only a glass of water. (Cont)
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choeofpleirnpress.bsky.social @choeofpleirnpress.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
A poem for early Sunday morning: it's a bleak midwinter bare branches, short and long, silhouette and dance to the wild hum of the wind.
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Writers!!! For you 😊
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Just added another 400 words to my short story. I don't normally write on a work night so I'll take it as a win!
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A haiku for today: the blackbird soft skips around the part-frosted lawn its bright orange beak shines
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Proud of myself! I've written approximately 700 words on this icy, cold Saturday morn. First time in a while. Nearly 400 words is start of a short story 😊
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
That moment when you choose to purchase new books over a much-needed hairdressing appointment!
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Emily Foster @emilyfoster.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Gradually coming back into the world of writing again after a period of absence. Currently enjoying the @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social podcasts. Starting from the beginning in 2015 & working my way up. Richard E Grant is great! All the interviews are so interesting! ❤️ the 5 objects idea - good shout!
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