Rebecca Swift Foundation

Do you want to be part of something special? We're recruiting for a new Chair and two new Trustees to support our national work advocating for and championing UK-based women poets. Find out more here: rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/about/work-wit… #Governance #womenpoets

So the first half of 2026 is looking stunning!! Can't wait to see these on bookshelves. flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/2… @JaniceWarman @MihaMazzini @ArathiMen0n @FoundationSwift

Looking forward to joining the amazing Laurie Bolger, author of Lady (@NineArchesPress) and founder of the Creative Writing Breakfast Club) on 10 Nov for an online reading in collaboration with @FoundationSwift. Stay in to spend the evening with us! Rsvp eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-in-py…

Don't miss the deadline for submitting to @FoundationSwift anthology (12 Oct)! youtube.com/shorts/_HVesFk…

Congratulations, Natalie! Can't wait to read your debut. ✨

We have a couple of spots left on tonight's workshop for disabled poets. Join us tonight or select a REPLAY ticket to get a recording of the session emailed to you. For info on how to book visit: rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/women-poets-ne…

My copy has arrived! Very much looking forwards to reading it. @ToluAgbelusi @FoundationSwift

Had a fantastic time on Saturday @FoundationSwift @ToluAgbelusi meeting women writers in London. Great to connect with so many interesting women. Such a great event. Felt very chilled after. Thank you! ☺️

Delighted to be 'back by popular demand', our Mastercalss Webinar series of getting your #poetry published starts again on Monday 17 November. Sign up for the course of three weekly sessions led by Jane Commane, for just £45. eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-maste…

TLC Free Reads 2025 is still open for writers in London, via Spread the Word! Open to all London-based writers on low income, you could receive professional feedback: - on your manuscript - on your submissions package - with an editor one-on-one spreadtheword.org.uk/free-reads-202…

Woman, Mapped will explore the journey of becoming a woman: the joys, the pain, and the defining moments that shape us. We are seeking work that speaks honestly to what it means to live as a woman — politically, bodily, emotionally — and to be seen in our own voices, on our own terms @FoundationSwift anthology, editor @jennywcreative! open.substack.com/pub/flyonthewa… #poetry #submissions @natpoetrylib

Submission window now live! rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/anthology-of-w… @FoundationSwift #poetry

Heads up poets! Primers - deadline looming. Guide your poems into print with this brilliant mentoring and publishing scheme from @NineArchesPress w/ selecting editor Laurie Bolger. Submission criteria & guidelines: buff.ly/3qxgju8 Deadline: midnight 9th September 2025

We are feeling sunny and generous ☀️ Head to our online shop for your summer #poetry reading choices or #SealeyChallenge titles and get free UK postage across the lot! ninearchespress.com/shop

Are you an advocate for women's voices in literary spaces? Love poetry and believe in its power for change? Up for a governance role? We are looking for a new Chair (and Trustees) at @FoundationSwift! Please share widely rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/news/rebecca-s…

We can't wait for our next Poet to Poet workshop with @cathdrake 💫 It's gonna be aces! Join us at 7pm on Thu 17 July, for an evening of creativity, mindfulness and inspiration - or book to watch the replay! tickettailor.com/events/rebecca… #womenpoetsnetwork

This exciting Publishing Intern placement with The Emma Press provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham. Click here for more info and to apply! buff.ly/6gGLP0z

There's a really useful resource list for disabled writers on @ShapeArts website, including their top pick of resources from @TLCUK shapearts.org.uk/news/disabled-…

First, I get a poetry residency in #Cork! Then I win the Southword Subscribers' Poetry Prize! The poetry gods are smiling! 🌞 @MunLitCentre munsterlit.ie/southword-subs… news.corksafetyalerts.com/award-winning-…

💰💰💰The theme of this month's Open Mic & Practical Chat is Money! Join us on June 22 as we discuss how to make a living as a professional poet. Sign up for the open mic, or just come along & enjoy a good old chat with other women poets! tickettailor.com/events/rebecca… #poetry #openmic