Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Tickets for our workshops are on a sliding scale (HKD 0/150/250). Free for people who face severe financial difficulties. No need for proof. If you wish to support our cause, there is an option to pay-it-forward on our event page. Your donation will fund free places at our workshops. 001
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Dr Joshua Ip is a poet, editor, and literary organiser. His latest book, ownself say ownself (Landmark Books, 2024) won Book of the Year at the Singapore Book Awards 2025. He is the Executive Director of Sing Lit Station. www.joshuaip.com 001
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Join award-winning poet Joshua Ip to explore formal poetry from the sonnet to the haiku to liwuli. The @asiancha.bsky.social workshop is open to all at a sliding scale. Tickets: bit.ly/writewithjoshua 221
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengWords Without Borders & WWB Campus @wwborders.bsky.social · 16/02/2026A series of refusals reflects and refracts notions of family, spirituality, and belongingness in Hong Kong writer Ka Yee Lee’s poem (tr. @timtimtmi.bsky.social ). Read “They Leave to Reach Likeness” here: buff.ly/5Gn82UHbuff.lyThey Leave to Reach Likeness - Words Without BordersA series of refusals reflects and refracts notions of family, spirituality, and belongingness in Hong Kong writer Ka Yee Lee’s poem. 011
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengWords Without Borders & WWB Campus @wwborders.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Today we’re sharing Ka Yee Lee’s poem “They Leave to Reach Likeness,” (tr. @timtimtmi.bsky.social ). This poem floats through the familial and spiritual bonds that tie us to our pasts. Find the full poem (and a reading in Chinese) here wordswithoutborders.org/read/article... 042
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Only learned about Public Lending Right (PLR) today & thought I'd share the reg link here: "Are you a published author, illustrator, editor, translator or audiobook narrator? You could receive up to £6,600 per year from public library loans." www.bl.uk/services/plr (Ty for showing yr £21 invoices 🔥)bl.ukPublic Lending Right (PLR) - authors, illustrators - British LibraryPublished authors, illustrators, editors, translators or audiobook narrators could could receive up to £6,600 per year from public library loans. 030
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengNoreen Masud @noreenmasud.bsky.social · 02/12/2025trying to think of good UK-Based Nature Phenomena. so far I got: - starling murmurations in Somerset - bluefin tuna jumping in Cornwall - salmon jumping in NE England what else. more ideas pls. ideally ones which aren't jumping fish 688016
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Join Magma contributors and editors to celebrate the online launch of Magma 93: Liberation! Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social look forward to seeing you there! Thu 13th Nov, 7-8pm Reserve your free spot here: www.eventbrite.hk/e/magma-93-l... 074
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 03/11/2025We're absolutely delighted to announce Magma 93 'Liberation' is now published and available to buy on our website. Edited by Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social #liberation #magma93 Get your hands on a copy now! magmapoetry.com/archive/magm... 0189
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengSo Mayer @suchmayer.northsky.social · 16/09/2025It's here. BAD LANGUAGE 13/11/25 "made with love and horror, & a guidebook for our time" — @adamzmith.bsky.social "Mayer's words & a gift and a gateway" — @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social "incantation & spell distil a complex argument" — Lola Olufemi Pre-order: peninsulapress.co.uk/products/bad... 1315542
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengOkka (Khairani Barokka; she/her/dia) @mailbykite.bsky.social · 28/07/2025ANNAH, INFINITE comes out AUG 19. Terima Kasih Byk kl sdh pesan. Pre-orders mean a lot to authors, so I’m v thankful for all yr support. Enormously grateful for this blurb from Preti Taneja. (Blurbers are part of this book, readers are part of this book 🙏🏼) www.tiltedaxispress.com/annah-infini... 024
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengIan McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Post from the great Padraig Kenny over on IG 132704845
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 07/07/2025New Cambridge Element 'Attitudes toward Political Authoritarianism in Economically Advanced Democracies' by Amy C. Alexander & @gefjonoff.bsky.social is free access until the 16th of July, 2025 - cup.org/4eF9Z8U #cambridgeelements #politics 0115
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengFrancesca L Rolle @francesca-laura.bsky.social · 07/07/2025I've been enjoying this poetry collection from @timtimtmi.bsky.social published by @ninearchespress.bsky.social and a shout out to the beautiful cover art by Au Wah Yan ❤️ #LiftToTheSky #PoetryCommunity 195
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengOkka (Khairani Barokka; she/her/dia) @mailbykite.bsky.social · 20/05/2025The book of my life (so far), ANNAH, INFINITE is an escape story. A translation of a painting, in speculative nonfic, poetry & art. Took 14 yrs, &I’m inviting you to love it as I do. Aug 19 UK, Nov 11 US. For reviews/i’views/events: tramy@tiltedaxispress.com www.tiltedaxispress.com/annah-infini... 97735
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengNine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 12/06/2025UNCOMMON - a book launch & #poetry reading with Theophilus Kwek, Cynthia Miller, @timtimtmi.bsky.social & Shze-Hui Tjoa Sunday 15th June 7pm Typewronger Books, Edinburgh @typewronger.bsky.social Grab your FREE ticket www.eventbrite.com/e/uncommon-a... 021
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengFossil Free Books @fossilfreebooks.org · 28/05/2025We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings and are united in our anger at the Supreme Court ruling & EHRC update. Trans, non-binary and intersex people are facing exclusion from basic aspects of public life. Please read this thread that contains recommendations and calls to action. 210840
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengDr husam family 🍉 @hosaaam.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Before the war I was a professor, a provider, and a builder of dreams. Now I lost my jop and My dream😓💔 Above that we have little chance to survive, and any help can make a huge difference in Our life. No one care about us, You are our only hope.. 🙏♥️ gofund.me/ed0a66c6 4147265
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengJon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I take no pleasure from pointing it out, but the wealthiest 10% group is wider than you might think: "The researchers found that about 65% of that increase could be attributed to emissions from the global richest 10%, a group they defined as including all those earning more than £36,472 a year." 01316
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengNine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Thank you Poetry Review @poetrysociety.bsky.social and Erica Hesketh for reviewing The Tattoo Collector by @timtimtmi.bsky.social in the latest Issue, for finding these poems "exhilarating reading". poetrysociety.org.uk/publications... ninearchespress.com/publications... 0226
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 31/03/2025CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS! Just a few days left to get your poems in! ***Deadline is Sat 5th April, 2025*** Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue. magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 1138
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengJeremy Noel-Tod @jntod.bsky.social · 30/03/2025One of my favourite poets, Anthony V. Capildeo, is also a brilliant essayist. Here I made a small selection of passages that illuminate their own work someflowerssoon.substack.com/p/pinks-30-a...someflowerssoon.substack.comPinks #30: A Poetics of ReverberationOn the prose of Anthony V. Capildeo 44418
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 26/03/2025We have extended the deadline for submissions to the Liberation issue to 5th April. 042
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 21/03/2025CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS! Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue. What does ‘liberation’ mean to you? 📷 Sanni Sahil / Unsplash magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 183
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 11/03/2025CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS! Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue. What does ‘liberation’ mean to you? 📷 Luizph/Pexels More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 01410
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengNine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Delighted to offer our THREE #JhalakPrize Poetry Longlist titles together as a book bundle, for just £19.99. Enjoy these brilliant books by @mailbykite.bsky.social @timtimtmi.bsky.social and Amaan Hyder: ninearchespress.com/shop#!/Jhala... 0165
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengNine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 18/03/2025We are over the moon to have THREE poetry books in excellent company on the #JhalakPrize Poetry Longlist - congratulations @mailbykite.bsky.social @timtimtmi.bsky.social & Amaan Hyder - and all the other brilliant poets & writers recognised by the Jhalak prize longlist! 🥳📚 0175
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 06/03/2025CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS! Editors @isabellebaafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue. What does ‘liberation’ mean to you? More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 📷Yasuyoshi Chiba 1168
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 06/03/2025reading a poetry collection about the friendship between mothers and daughters and i couldnt stop welling up every 2 pages 150
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengPratyusha (she/her) @pairedaeza.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Please submit to our anthology!! You will be paid, retain rights to your work, and you can be based anywhere in the world! 064
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengJeda Pearl @jedapearl.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Breaking the doomscroll with this turtle that is perfectly capturing the current mood of so many of us right now... 111
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025okay only 1/3 left! gonna take a walk and start my day job lol 010
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025fyi i speak cantonese! it's very different from the (currently official) written chinese! i also switched to writing fully in english since i was 14 or something. funny how you return... 110
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025i'm writing an essay in chinese & translating some english poems for it. i felt nauseous when i started and really joyous as the momentum picked up. it's been 14 years since i last wrote a chinese essay & this time i'm not doing it for school! will work on grammar later but let me be excited for now 250
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengSilver Press @silver-press.bsky.social · 24/02/2025CALL FOR POETRY SUBMISSIONS! Seed/Spore/Rhizome: Ecopoetics of Community and Justice - a new anthology with fieldnotes collective, edited by @pairedaeza.bsky.social, Jessica J. Lee, @alycia.bsky.social & Nina Mingya Powles. Deadline 30/04/25. Guidelines here: www.silverpress.org/blogs/news/c... 32823
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengSohini Basak @sohinibasak.bsky.social · 02/03/2025 🍃 Call for Submissions 🍃 Magma Poetry #93 Looking forward very much to editing this issue on the theme of "liberation" with Isabelle Baafi & Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social Details: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 📩 Get your poems ready! 📅 Deadline: March 31 RT & spread the word! 042
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengMagma Poetry @magmapoetry.bsky.social · 01/03/2025CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS! Editors Isabelle Baafi, Sohini Basak and Tim Tim Cheng are excited to invite submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue. What does ‘liberation’ mean to you? More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub... 03016
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengOkka (Khairani Barokka; she/her/dia) @mailbykite.bsky.social · 19/02/2025A poem of mine is in the antho BRING ME GOLD: 50 POEMS FOR PALESTINE, now avail for pre-order. 100% of the proceeds from this book will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Pls consider buying it, wld make a great early Eid gift. 🙏🏼 🤍#DisabilityJustice www.dahliapublishing.co.uk/product/poem...dahliapublishing.co.ukBring Me Gold: Fifty Poems for Palestine Anthology – Dahlia Books 11310
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengWasafiri Magazine @wasafirimag.bsky.social · 06/02/2025PREORDERS OPEN! Our Spring issue, Wasafiri 121, is now available for preorder –– and explores the concept of the periphery from various perspectives: www.wasafiri.org/issues/wasaf...wasafiri.orgWasafiri 121Our spring issue explores the concept of the periphery from various perspectives. 2138
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengDr Durre Shahwar @durreshahwar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Feels like a risky take, but in a world of AI and generic copywriting, seeing 'improper' or intentionally deconstructive use of language, grammar, or syntax feels exciting. Give me repetition, colloquialisms, Emily Dickinson dashes. 052
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengHannah Copley @hannahcopley.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Here are the gorgeous books and pamphlets I used in my first ‘Working with the Words of Others’ class. By Atef Alshaer Maggie Nelson @victoriachang.bsky.social Nina Mingya Powles @pairedaeza.bsky.social @alycia.bsky.social @jessicajlee.bsky.social 📚 093
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengChristopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Thinking about our media @timtimtmi.bsky.social on the closure of Apple Daily in Hong Kong We saved interviews and unphotogenic snaps, the mean, low-cost animations too. We mourn every day. We are good at it now Another Indie Press poetry publisher: @ninearchespress.bsky.social 074
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengIt's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Introvirtuous represent 1687
Tim Tim Cheng @timtimtmi.bsky.social · 03/01/2025walking in glasgow feels like ice-skating today :S 030
Reposted by Tim Tim ChengPratyusha (she/her) @pairedaeza.bsky.social · 01/01/2025happy new year 🪐 these are some books I loved in 2024! @theemmapress.bsky.social @jessicajlee.bsky.social @victoriachang.bsky.social @rebeccamayjohnson.bsky.social @jaygao.bsky.social @outspokenpress.bsky.social @osmosispress.bsky.social @timtimtmi.bsky.social @vervepoetrypress.bsky.social 2144