Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Looking good, but they'll look so much better once they're in a reader's hands. Drop me a DM and I'll sort out your signed copy for you... 2378
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Rogue Strands reflects on how poets and publishers are communicating with their readers... roguestrands.blogspot.com/2026/09/comm...roguestrands.blogspot.comCommunicationI have the distinct impression that written-page poets and print-based publishers are currently suffering from a growing struggle to reach t... 1113
Reposted by Paul Ings Annest Gwilym @annestgwilym.bsky.social · 06/09/2026To win a free copy of my new book Contemplation of Roses (see below) RT this post and I will select someone at random in a week's time. Good luck! 03016
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Helena Nelson might be the editor and publisher at HappenStance Press, but she's also an ace poet who was the joint winner of the Aldeburgh Jerwood Prize with her first collection, Starlight on Water. This poem is taken from that book. Its apparent emotional control makes it all the more powerful. 311720
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Two ace poems here by Paul Ings (@ings4words.bsky.social) on Wild Court, a top-notch online journal that's edited by Robert Selby... wildcourt.co.uk/two-poems-by...wildcourt.co.ukTwo poems by Paul Ings – Wild Court 152
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Today, fifteen years later and counting, your formal raincoat still belongs to me... 1264
Paul Ings @ings4words.bsky.social · 23/07/2026The excellent Wild Court has put up two of my poems. Here's a link if you fancy a look: wildcourt.co.uk/two-poems-by... Many thanks to the editor Robert Selbywildcourt.co.ukTwo poems by Paul Ings – Wild Court 264
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I'm on the front cover, Mum...! 1708
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Concerned that the nice lady at our local post office might think I'm constantly looking for excuses to visit her, but the fact is yet another batch of books are now due to head off, this time to Leicestershire. Just drop me a DM if you'd like yours to join them... 3366
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 15/05/2026B roads let their tales unfold, mile by mile... 1295
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 01/04/2026"Brexit and its aftermath do not crop up much in UK poetry, but then few UK poets have this perspective on it...this is an unusual collection, from a viewpoint we do not often see, and correspondingly enlightening." 1134
Reposted by Paul Ings Liz Field (she/they)🏳️⚧️🇺🇦❤️⚡️💙 @lizlovesmusic.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Happy spring equinox to those of us in the north! This day always makes me think of this poem by e.e. cummings 21517116
Paul Ings @ings4words.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Such a joy to have a couple of poems selected for this beauty. Thank you editor Carole Baldock for your kind patience. 187
Reposted by Paul Ings Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 01/02/2026A huge thank you to these fantastic people & poets @johnkenny13.bsky.social @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @ings4words.bsky.social @pdevonald.bsky.social @peterthabitjones.bsky.social @samszanto.bsky.social for launching Chasms @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social with me!🙏🏼❤️ 5169
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 15/01/2026"As a study of footballers at the lower end of the professional game, these twelve poems are unique, and must be among the very best ever to be written about the beautiful game..." wildcourt.co.uk/measured-eco...wildcourt.co.ukMeasured economy: ‘Whatever You Do, Just Don’t’ by Matthew Stewart – Wild Court 0135
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Rogue Strands on Richard Meier's After the Miracle... "In these poems, apparently simple words portray a maelstrom of life events. They provide a lesson in how to meet intense experience head-on, and turn it into art..." roguestrands.blogspot.com/2025/10/rich... 0102
Reposted by Paul Ings The Madrid Review @madridlitmag.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Don't miss this amazing FREE poetry event in London in October with @roguestrands.bsky.social @hannahcopley.bsky.social @jonathandavidson.bsky.social @fionalarkin.bsky.social @matriches.bsky.social at The Devereux Pub in Temple. #poetry #reading #london 1114
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Please do share the news of this free event...! 01710
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Who said there's no poetry to be found at a car boot sale?! I have a new poem in this week's issue of The Spectator... 1264
Reposted by Paul Ings Kathleen Jamie @kathleenjamie.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Arresting the poets are we? Not a good look. 10497152
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 20/07/2025The emotional significance of objects sends ripples through our lives, which is why this is often my final poem when I give a reading. It's taken from my second full collection, Whatever You Don't, Just Don't. If you fancy a signed copy, drop me a DM and I'll sort one out for you... 1238265
Reposted by Paul Ings Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Anyone got a book to promote? I have space on my blog for a couple of interviews - check out samszanto.com/blog and get in touch if interested #writingcommunity 194
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 28/06/2025It was a summer evening after a day of Andalusian sun just like today, all set in the counterpoint of the cool Atlantic Ocean, menories that were captured forever... 0278
Reposted by Paul Ings Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 16/06/2025🔆 #LiftToTheSky 🔆 @brokenspinearts.bsky.social Please may I highlight Paul Ings for his uniquely observational collection-ONE WEEK ONE SPAN OF HUMAN LIFE @ings4words.bsky.social & Julie Stevens for her candid &powerful collection FOREST GIRL @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social Two fantastic poets! 👆💥🙌 2298
Reposted by Paul Ings Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social · 07/06/2025I'm so honoured to have my poem 'Dear' included in this beautiful edition of Dust Poetry @dustpoetry.bsky.social 💗 www.dustpoetry.co.uk/post/dear-by...dustpoetry.co.ukDear by Sam SzantoDear What’s it like there?I imagine youplaying tennis with Auntie Helen,learning Hungarian from your grandma,going to the café with Sarah: colafor you and whisky for her (a double,she doesn’t have... 22211
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 30/05/2025This poem might have a seemingly satisfying, neat and circular ending, but it then opens out beyond its modest limits to invite the reader to consider their own stories. 062
Reposted by Paul Ings Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 28/05/2025'One Week, One Span, of Human Life'. By Paul Ings. I had to get this - such an intriguing title and I'm looking forward to reading it soon.🩶 @ings4words.bsky.social #mustread 172
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Here's the second part of my visit to the Poetry Bath podcast, just out today...! www.buzzsprout.com/2257615/epis...buzzsprout.comMatthew Stewart (Part 2) - The Poetry BathSurrey-born, Sussex & Spain-dwelling Matthew Stewart reads more poems from Whatever you do, just don't and talks to me about the delicate process of writing about grief. He also tells me about his... 092
Reposted by Paul Ings Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 10/04/2025And like this, this reservoir walled with stone and thistle reflecting ourselves back to ourselves, or how shame sits at the centre of things, like the first cuckoo in spring. 'The Blue Hour' Angelina D'Roza Out now from Longbarrow Press longbarrowpress.com/current-publ... 03114
Reposted by Paul Ings Lawrence Coates📚🐦📚💙📚🖋️📚 @lwcoates.bsky.social · 07/04/2025A fable-like book written by a Czech during Soviet times. The main character is someone whose job is to pulp and destroy books, but who also rescues books and lines his apartment with them. Comic, surreal, scatalogical. Relevant for our age of book bans. 💙📚💙📚🖋️📚🖋️💙 #bookskygoodreads.comToo Loud a SolitudeHaňtá has been compacting trash for thirty-five years. … 1182
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Poetry comes alive when it's shared. That's why I'm so excited by my upcoming events in the next few days in Faversham, Chichester and Cowden Pound, by letting my poems change in so many different ways as they cease to belong to me and find their readers... 2173
Reposted by Paul Ings Sídhe Press @sidhepress.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Next Thursday, tickets still available! You are very welcome to join us, even if you can´t donate to the hospice right now.❤️ #Poetry #Hospice #Fundraiser #Remembrance #SidhePress #AlwaysFire #TheCrowGods #PoetryCommunity 1208
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 24/01/202599% of U.K. poetry exists beyond social media. This is especially true outside the big cities, at readings above pubs or in arts centres in provincial towns, where people attend and buy books through a pure love of the genre. These people are my readers. 0286
Paul Ings @ings4words.bsky.social · 21/12/2024A brilliant book, so glad to be in possession of it at last. A worthy winner. Congratulations @louisepoetical.bsky.social 160
Reposted by Paul Ings Beth Brooke @bethbpoet.bsky.social · 19/12/2024A poetry collection you all need 172
Reposted by Paul Ings Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Just a few copies of this little stocking filler left 😁 Let me know if you'd like to buy one! 057
Reposted by Paul Ings POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 25/11/2024Ukrainian boxing icon Wladimir Klitschko accused American podcaster Joe Rogan of spreading Russian propaganda on his show — and dared Rogan to invite him on for a chat.politico.euWladimir Klitschko jabs Joe Rogan for spreading Russian propagandaLegendary Ukrainian boxer wants an invite onto the top U.S. podcast to rebut pro-Kremlin narratives. 15356041072
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I wrote the following short article for the Madrid Review, @madridlitmag.bsky.social, discussing how life in Spain has affected my poetry and how identity is at the core of all poetry. This article, plus three of my poems, is in Issue Two. Download it in full via this link: themadridreview.com 1205
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Taken from my second full collection, Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), this poem speaks of making a fresh start... ...the building's lost stories finding a voice again, blending old plots with new... 2338
Reposted by Paul Ings Lawrence Moore @lawrencemoore.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Delighted to have this poem featured in the @dreich.bsky.social 100 series (I'm in 100 C). It arrived through my door today and will be treasured, thanks Jack! You can read about and buy chapbooks from the series here: hybriddreich.co.uk/dreich-100th/ #poem #poems #poetry 1/2 13213
Reposted by Paul Ings Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 17/11/2024I was the guest for the Madrid Review podcast last week. Grace Caplan was the interviewer with all sorts of challenging questions on belonging and estrangement in my poetry. You can have a listen via Spotify... open.spotify.com/episode/0MRH...open.spotify.comMatthew StewartThe Madrid Review · Episode 0264
Reposted by Paul Ings DrNaturegirl @drnaturegirl.debbiemross.co.uk · 17/11/2024Thanks for all the new follows here. Catching up with following back. Please bear with me! I’ll be posting photos again tomorrow but for now have a wee Sunday poem. I wrote it for a @brokenspinearts.bsky.social challenge earlier in the year and think it has potential #poetry #poem #blueskypoetry 1339
Paul Ings @ings4words.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Greetings all. Here for the poetry. If you are too I'm glad to meet you. 2185
