Tessa Foley

The Point in Milton Keynes could be for the chop. It was a part of my childhood. Here I reminisce on the new town and the country’s first ever multiplex… tessa-foley.ghost.io/whats-the-poin…

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

Launching Nov 9 2025 Queen Elizabeth Hall! Directed by @NeilVBartlett with Live Visuals from SWEATMOTHER, with an in conversation with @travisalabanza ❤️ Link in the bio

This is happening! My new book launches on Nov 9, and we’re opening the doors to the Maryville for a raucous night of rowdy intellect. Ticket link in replies ✊

Dear friends, big news: @peepaltreepress have agreed to publish my second poetry collection titled ‘Rooms’‼️

Laurel Prize 2025 ceremony will be live-streamed today at 5.30pm (BST). 💻: poetryschool.com/laurel-prize/

Just some of last nights stunning ⁦@Outspoken_Press⁩ 10th anniversary celebrations - #anaxagorou @anthony1983 @chickenbex, @queermanxpoet, @jtaylortrash and if you haven’t yet got a copy of Haia Mohammed’s The Age of Olive Trees from Outspoken, buy one!

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

Years ago I asked my publisher to submit my collection to a competition. They refused to pay the entrance fee so I entered myself & paid the fee out of my own pocket. I won the prize but without money would self-belief have been worthless?

My link for the first launch (online) of ‘the elimination game’ (Broken Sleep) 30 July -book here eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sleep… And if you’re in London on 8 August come to the in incredible L live launch eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-dazzling-p…

And now the final. Poetry for the team! YAS Lionesses 💜 #Euro2025 #womenseuros2025

Watching Michelle Agyemang’s stunning late equalizer then Chloe Kelly putting the boot in, my poem originally written about Kelly and her shirt wave, from my book TRY TO FIND ME. YASSSSS LIONESSSES!! #poetryinfootball #lionesses #trytofindmepoetry #football #agyemang

Thank you so much Diana Cant and @londongrip for the fab review of my pamphlet out at the end of the month from @brokensleep - londongrip.co.uk/2025/07/london…

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

Our talented MA Foundation Seminar students are giving a poetry reading sharing work developed during the course. This free event, hosted by Meryl Pugh, offers a chance to celebrate emerging talent. If you're interested in tuning in, contact administration@poetryschool.com.

Entries for 2025 LIVE CANON INTERNATIONAL SINGLE POEM COMPETITION are open for 1 more week! We want you to submit your best work for the chance to be performed, published & to win £1000. Enter here: livecanon.submittable.com/submit/32663... DEADLINE: Sunday 8 June #poetrycompetition

Meet our first featured MA in Writing Poetry Alumnus - Kevin Scully MA, Class of 2024! Find out about Kevin's successes & his experience on the MA here. poetryschool.com/alumni/ma-in-w… Applications are currently open for admission September 2025. Details: ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/d…

Tips to Overcome Writers Block ✨ - mailchi.mp/poetryschool/n…

Two glorious minutes of Jo Grady rinsing Richard Tice and Reform. 🔥 #bbcqt