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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

So proud to announce the shortlist for the pamphlet/chapbook competition. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit. livecanon.co.uk/competitions... PS if you are waiting on the collections shortlist, it will be live on Wednesday

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

WINTER POETRY TREASURE HUNT - December 2025 Book: shorturl.at/Znv3c Fill your December with poetry, a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature. Join other poetry lovers, discover new writers, revisit old favourites, get competitive! Happy hunting! #adventcalendar #poetrycommunity #poetry

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The most exciting new anthology of poems that you will see today is the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY available here: www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc... Crammed full of delicious, crunchy, moreish poems from the most inspirational poets writing today. Grab it now!

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2025 Prize Anthology

Poems longlisted for the Live Canon 2025 International Poetry Competition If you pre-order here now, the book will be sent out in the third week of October.  To see the full list of lon...

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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2025 Prize Anthology

Poems longlisted for the Live Canon 2025 International Poetry Competition If you pre-order here now, the book will be sent out in the third week of October.  To see the full list of lon...

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION is… LAUREN THOMAS! Our biggest and most poetic congratulations to this fabulous poet for her winning poem “The Beekeeper of Heligan”.

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Delighted to have a poem longlisted in the @livecanon.bsky.social 2025 comp and in the anthology: www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc... So many great poems, huge congrats to winner Lauren Thomas &great to see many @poetryschool.bsky.social MA grads on the list too! www.livecanon.co.uk/competitions...

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2025 Prize Anthology

Poems longlisted for the Live Canon 2025 International Poetry Competition If you pre-order here now, the book will be sent out in the third week of October.  To see the full list of lon...

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S. Reeson / Experimental Poet @internetofwords.com · 23/10/2025

Congratulations to all my mutuals on this list, of whom there are many 💚💚💚

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Jane Thomas @janethomas.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

So excited to have been shortlisted by the wonderful @livecanon.bsky.social and can’t wait to hear my poem ‘The Final Foley Session’ being performed by the ensemble tonight - & you can too :) free tix here : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1688432339...

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2025 Anthology reading and announcement of prize-winner

Join us online for a reading of poems shortlisted for this prestigious prize and an announcement of the winner by guest judge, Nina Murray

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Dr Amelia Dowler @ameliadowler.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

How exciting! I'm delighted to have been longlisted in the Live Canon poetry competition - congratulations to everyone long and shortlisted! The online anthology reading from the shortlist and announcement of the winner is tonight at 7.30pm and you can get your free ticket via Eventbrite. #poetry

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Today’s the Day! The long & short list for the Live Canon poetry competition is here! www.livecanon.co.uk/competitions... Join us this evening for the anthology reading & winner’s announcement! Book here: shorturl.at/ZIttZ #poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity #poetry #poetryaddict #literaryart

Front cover of the 2025 live canon anthology featuring a bubble and its shadow on a smooth blue surface. Image by Anna Watson.

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marymulholland.bsky.social @marymulholland.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thrilled to pieces to be on this amazing Dithering Chaps longlist -@dtheherring.bsky.social and to share the space with friends @samszanto.bsky.social, @katenoakes.bsky.social and other wonderful poets. Good luck to us all!

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Our Winter Poetry Treasure Hunt is now open to booking. Fill your December with poets and poetry, with a treasure hunt through 500 years of literature. Book or gift to another poetry lover here: shorturl.at/6V6cT . . . . . . . #poetry #treasurehunt #poetryaddict #poems #puzzle

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

LIVE CANON 2025 COMPETITION ANTHOLOGY & PRIZEWINNER ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT 7.30PM THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER Join us online for a reading of the shortlist for this prestigious prize & an announcement of the winner by guest judge, Nina Murray. Book here: shorturl.at/hHQnM #poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity

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Over the words 2024 anthology reading & announcement of prizewinner.

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

12 hours until deadline! Get your marvellous entries in!

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Would you like feedback on your poetry? Take part in intimate online group for guidance from our director Dr Helen Eastman. 7pm on Tue, 7 Oct 2025 The session will have a max of 6 poets, each bringing 2 poems. Limited places - book now! shorturl.at/pOe4n #poetry #poetrycommunity

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Feedback workshop - Small Group Tue, 7 Oct 2025 19:00 - 21:30 BST Book Here Now! shorturl.at/Oz58L Bring two poems to the group and get feedback from peers and the tutor. #poetryworkshop #poetryclass #livecanon #poetryfeedback

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

DEADLINE: 11.59 PM MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2025 We want new poems for a special Christmas pamphlet. Full information here & submit here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit Poems can be Christmas/winter themed or just tangentially related to the season! #poetrysubmissions #poetry #christmas2025

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

THE POEMS OF CONAN DOYLE 8.00 PM, TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, ONLINE Book your place here: shorturl.at/Pa5p5 The Live Canon ensemble will perform a selection of poems. Tickets are ‘pay what you can’. #poetryreading #poetryevent #poetrycommunity #onlineevent #poetrylovers #poetryaddict

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

DEADLINE: 11.59 PM FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025 This poetry competition is for full collections. 3 books will win a publication contract with Live Canon! See full info & submit here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit #poetrycollection #poetrycompetition #poetry

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

SUMMER 2025 POETRY TREASURE HUNT! STARTING 1ST AUGUST! More info & book here: shorturl.at/G2CbE Each day you’ll receive an introduction to a poet with links to readings. There will also be a clue. You’ll need to hunt in the work of the poet to find the answer. #poetry #treasurehunt #gift

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Honoured to win 3rd prize in the 2025 Ironbridge Comp with Helen Eastman of @livecanon.bsky.social & Sharon Ashton. 2nd prize @annabowles.bsky.social & first prize Chrissy Banks. Thanks to judge Liz Lefroy & @pandemonialists.bsky.social You can hear the poem here: youtu.be/HuHM9LbgSkE?...

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The conductor changes the way she talks about rhythm by Suzanna Fitzpatrick - 3rd Ironbridge 2025

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

THURSDAY 3 JULY, 7.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Online Feedback Poetry Workshop Book Now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feedback-w... Get feedback on work in progress, from our director, Dr Helen Eastman. Sessions will have max of 6 poets, each bringing 2 poems. #poetryclass #poetryworkshop

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT! Pamphlet Competition

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

DEADLINE: 1st July 2025 LIVE CANON POETRY PAMPHLET COMPETITION For pamphlets of between 18 and 24 poems. (This is based on average length poems). Submit here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit 10 pamphlets will be long listed and 3 pamphlets will be selected for publication by Live Canon.

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Extended deadline!! Last chance to submit to our fantastic poetry competition. Midnight tonight! livecanon.submittable.com/submit

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

SINGLE POEM COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SUNDAY 22 JUNE! After being alerted to a glitch on our website, we’ve extended the deadline by 2 weeks SO you haven’t missed your chance! 🏆 First prize: £1000 📖 40 shortlisted poems published. 🔗 Enter here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Just one more day to enter your poems into the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION! Get your entries in before Sunday 8 June at 11.59pm. £1000 prize to the overall winner. Shortlist performed by the LC ensemble. Longlist published in the 2025 LC anthology. #poetrycompetition #poetrycommunity

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It’s time to enter LIVE CANON’s Single Poem Competition. £1000 FIRST PRIZE! Deadline: Sunday 8 June livecanon.submittable.com/submit

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Just a few days left to enter the LIVE CANON SINGLE POEM COMPETITION. manager.submittable.com/opportunitie... 50 poems to be longlisted & published in our annual anthology. 15 poems to be shortlisted & performed at our annual prize-giving event. The overall winner will be awarded a £1000 prize.

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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Laura Theis @lauratheis.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

ODE TO JUNE....From my @livecanon.bsky.social book A Spotter's Guide To Invisible Things....this poem was first published by @candlestickpress.bsky.social www.livecanon.co.uk/store/produc... #poetsonbluesky

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Live Canon @livecanon.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

It’s time to enter the Live Canon Poetry Competition!

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