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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In advance of our Antarctica issue, Magma 96... Book your place for these 2 launches! @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social Theatreship, Canary Wharf, London Sun 1st Nov, 5-7pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magma-poet... Fruitmarket, Edinburgh Fri 20th Nov, 6:30-8pm www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/magma-...

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Delighted to be Highly Commended by John Challis in the Yeovil Literary Prize. Congrats all! I wrote 2 Antarctic poems this sweltering summer; "The British Antarctic Survey is a Menopause Friendly Employer" is out soon in @magmapoetry.bsky.social 96. www.yeovilprize.co.uk/P2026_Result...

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce the T. S. Eliot Prize 2026 Shortlist! Our judges have chosen ten exciting collections that present voices of ‘linguistic disruption, personal reflection’ and ‘humorous lyricism’. Find out more now!: tseliot.com/prize/news

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Bex Hainsworth @poetbex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ICYMI! My poem ‘Nesting’ from the latest issue of the incomparable @magmapoetry.bsky.social 🪺

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us for the Cambridge launch of Magma 95: Architecture. In collaboration with the Cambridge Poetry Festival. Saturday, October 17th, 6pm – 8pm Pembroke Auditorium, Cambridge. Find out more & get your FREE tickets: magmapoetry.com/magma-95-arc...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Imagined Cities: Poetry Workshop Magma Poetry editor Stav Poleg hosts a workshop on poetry & architecture in the beautiful Pembroke Auditorium. In collaboration with the Cambridge Poetry Festival Sun Oct 11, 1:30PM – 3:30PM magmapoetry.com/imagined-cit...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us for the Cambridge launch of Magma 95: Architecture. In collaboration with the Cambridge Poetry Festival. Saturday, October 17th, 6pm – 8pm Pembroke Auditorium, Cambridge. Readers now confirmed! Find out more & get your FREE tickets: magmapoetry.com/magma-95-arc...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us for the Cambridge launch of Magma 95: Architecture. Saturday, October 17th, 6pm – 8pm Pembroke Auditorium, Cambridge. In collaboration with the Cambridge Poetry Festival. Book your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/magma-95-l...

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Bloodaxe Books @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Award-winning poet Marjorie Lotfi explores the relationship between poetry, exile, the refugee experience and political resistance in a piece for The Scotsman ahead of her two @writersmosaic.bsky.social events at Wigtown Book Festival on 26 & 27 Sept. www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

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Marjorie Lotfi on poetry and the refugee experience: 'my past is always present'

Marjorie Lotfi’s family fled Iran with one suitcase and an hour’s notice during the Iranian Revolution. A prize-winning poet, she is involved with three events at this year’s Wigtown Book Festival. He...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sharing news of this Online Poetry Writing course, run by Stav Poleg, co-editor of Magma 95, the Architecture Issue. The course starts Wednesday 16th September, 7pm - 9pm. More info and to book your place - www.hillsroad.ac.uk/adult-educat...

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Poetry Writing (online)

Learn to write poetry, or enhance your skills, in the comfort of your own home with our online Poetry Writing course. Each week you’ll learn about a…

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Looking forward to joining all the other poets, authors and publishers at this year's Multicultural Book Fair at Conway Hall. Come and say hello! Sat 5th Sept, 11am - 4.30/5pm. See you there!

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

LAST CHANCE... Submissions window closes TOMORROW 31 Aug. Magma 97, Diasporic Dialogues. We welcome poems from writers of Black African, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and African American heritage, including those of mixed-Black heritage. magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' ONE WEEK LEFT! Closing date: 31 Aug 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

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Bex Hainsworth @poetbex.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Beyond honoured to have a poem in Issue 95 of the incomparable @magmapoetry.bsky.social! 🪺

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' **DEADLINE EXTENDED** Closing date: 31 Aug 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

THIS THURSDAY - Have you got your ticket for our ONLINE LAUNCH of PRIMERS? Thursday 20th August, 7pm BST Don't worry if it clashes, all ticketholders get a recording link to watch afterwards. Sign up here, pay what you can: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primers-on...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Looking forward to joining all the other poets, authors and publishers at this year's Multicultural Book Fair at Conway Hall. Come and say hello! Sat 5th Sept, 11am - 5pm. See you there! www.londonpoetrybooks.com/multicultura...

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Multicultural Book & Poetry Fair 2026 - London Poetry Books TM

Multicultural Book & Poetry Fair Conway Hall 25 Red Lion SQ WC1R 4RL 5th Sept Publishers And Booksellers list This book fair is fantastic.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' **DEADLINE EXTENDED** Closing date: 31st Aug 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thrilled to have a poem in @magmapoetry.bsky.social 96: Antarctica (not the current issue pictured, which is also a banger!). Huge thanks to @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social Elizabeth Lewis Williams & Branwell Roberts for choosing "The British Antarctic Survey is a Menopause Friendly Employer".

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Wonderful celebration of our latest issue Magma 95 'Architecture' in the fantastic surroundings of the Zaha Hadid Foundation with co-editors Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Lots more photos on our Instagram feed!

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thrilled 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is shortlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written. @forwardprizes.bsky.social Championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick & published in the 'In the Flesh' issue: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

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Exact Editions @exacteditions.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Did you know that @magmapoetry.bsky.social does not have just one editor? In appreciation of diverse voices, ideas, and opinions, it changes editor every issue. 📝 The complete archive - back to its first issue in 1994 - is available via Exact Editions.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Just 2 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to send it in! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are delighted to announce Magma 95 'Architecture' is now published and available to buy on our website. Edited by Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Get your hands on a copy here: magmapoetry.com/latest-issue/

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Just 3 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to submit! More info & to apply: magmapoetry.com/pamphlet-com...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Just 1 WEEK LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website - magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

So exciting to see 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is longlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written @forwardprizes.bsky.social Originally published in the 'In the Flesh' issue (Magma 91) & championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Here's a little teaser pic of our upcoming issue - Magma 95 'Architecture'... Look at the fantastic cover artwork! Keep an eye on our socials and website for the official publication announcement, coming very soon! #magma95 #architecture #poetry #poetrymagazine

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just under 3 WEEKS LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website: magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Poets in Schools is our service for educators looking to bring a facilitator into their school to deliver poetry workshops, lead assemblies, or judge in-school poetry slams. Book your National Poetry Day visit: bit.ly/PoetsInSchools

Calling all teachers! Thursday 1 October

Book a poet to facilitate workshops or perform at your school on National Poetry Day.

'The poet was absolutely fantastic.
Year 9 can be a particularly tricky year group to engage but her performance was pitched perfectly and it was clear that they really enjoyed it.'
2026 Poets in Schools booker

Find our enquiry form at bit.ly/PoetsInSchools
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Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Was such a fun night; so many wonderful voices in the room and down the line. Congrats all.

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Lesley Curwen @elcurwen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

So grateful to be part of this brilliant event. Huge congratulations to all the commended and winning poets.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Amazing evening of poetry and celebration at our competition winners event at the gorgeous Theatreship earlier this week with @betarish.bsky.social Pics: @catherinespooner.bsky.social , @eleanorholmes.bsky.social, Sam Harvey, @elcurwen.bsky.social More: www.instagram.com/p/DZK7Fhtip01/

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Lesley Curwen @elcurwen.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thanks to @magmapoetry.bsky.social and @betarish.bsky.social for last night's celebration of all the winners and commended poets in the Magma Prize. Congratulations to everyone who read their poems. A brilliant night in a unique 'theatre on a ship' in Canary Wharf.

A microphone stands in front of a pink-lit stage with a backdrop that says Magma competition 2025/26.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Still a few free places left for our Competition Winners' Showcase this Tue 2 June in Theatreship. There is a tube strike planned that day but the venue is on the DLR which will be working, as will all the London Overground lines and the Elizabeth Line. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are very excited to be holding our Magma Poetry Competition 25/26 Showcase event at Theatreship, on Tue 2 June 7pm. Hosted by judge @betarish.bsky.social with readings from our awarded competition poets. Happy hour 4-6pm! Register your FREE place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fantastic evening of poetry, music and art at the Magma 94 'Remix' launch at The Nook in Brixton... Loads more photos on our Instagram feed! 📷Penny Dampier Get yourself a copy of this incredible issue here: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

@magmapoetry.bsky.social 94: Remix launch, great issue, sizzling readings. With Mary Wilson and @cloudscholar.bsky.social .

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 23/05/2026

Announcing our next poetry workshop! Claudine Toutoungi will be running a session focussed on finding ways to bring the abstract and the material together in your work. Tickets are now available via the link in our bio.

A blue square with white text reading 'Poetry Workshop with Claudine Toutoungi'. In the top left is a circular image of Claudine Toutoungi, in the bottom right is a yellow circle reading 'The Singing of Things'. In the bottom left, text reads 'Thursday 25th June, 6.30p, - 8.30 pm, Zoom, £17-£27'.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Looking forward to launching Magma 94 'Remix' THIS FRI 22 May with readings from contributors to the magazine. The Nook, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL. Entry is free. Doors open at 6.45pm, and the event starts at 7pm. Register your place here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magma-remi...

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Magma Remix Issue launch

Come and celebrate the launch of Magma Issue 94: REMIX. The event will be hosted by Magma editor Elontra Hall and Jemilea Wisdom-Baako.

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Magma's issue no. 94, Remix, edited by Elontra Hall, Willie Lee Kinard III, and Lola Oh, launches in London THIS FRI 22 MAY with readings from contributors to the magazine. The Nook, 385 Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8GL. Entry is free. Doors 6.45pm, starts 7pm. See you there!

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Jose Hernandez Diaz @josehernandezdz.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Look Mom my name is on the cover of Magma Poetry UK, which will be launching this Friday in London! @magmapoetry.bsky.social

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

VERVE Poetry Festival's Poem of the Month is open now. £3 to enter, £100 prize. Every month five shortlisted poets and the winner are featured to over 6,000 subscribers. This is a competition that takes your work seriously. Find out more at vervepoetryfestival.com/poem-of-the-month

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Magma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

With the 2026 Magma Poetry Open Pamphlet Competition now underway, Magma’s Benedict Newbery talked to Michael Greavy about his poetry – including his process, and his approach to choosing the poems for his pamphlet submission. Check out the full blog piece here: magmapoetry.com/behind-the-p...

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