Dithering Chaps - SUBMISSIONS OPEN!

Happy Antarctica Day! 'The Ice Sonnets' by Christopher James brings Shackleton’s epic journey to life, evoking the courage, endurance, and unbreakable nature of the human spirit. Perfect for Christmas giving ... ditheringchaps.com/shop/p/the-ice…

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Only one week left until submissions close on 31st March. Give your poems a final polish and send them our way. Future-you will thank you! ditheringchaps.com/submissions

Have a poetic day!

I’ve partially (went from 5 days a week down to 3) retired from my day job as part of my transition to becoming a full time writer, editor, and publisher. Dreams can come true if you work hard and believe in your own ability. Thank you to everyone who continues to support me along the way, including my cherished ‘inner circle’. Onwards and upwards!

We may have the best job in the world - reading your poetry! Happy World Poetry Day from Dithering Chaps press! ditheringchaps.com

Impossible to overstate the importance of Jenni Murray to the movement of women that changed our politics, economy & our society; that changed our lives. She was the broadcasting wing of the women’s movement. We all owe her. RIP. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

“A woman whose mood improves with a book, a poem, a song or a cup of coffee is not defeated by anyone; even life loses with her” —— Kahlil Gibran

Just over two weeks to go before this reading window closes! We have been enthralled by the poetry we've received so far - but have we had the winner? ditheringchaps.com/submissions

Do you judge a book by its cover? Yesterday, we met with our designer to share ideas for 'Gestating Creatures' by Bridgette James. It's such an enjoyable part of the process, to consider how to reflect these fierce and vulnerable words in the cover artwork!

Yesterday, we met with our cover designer to discuss our next publication covers - they were thrilled to find out how well-travelled our books have become! If you want to join the Dithering Chaps press family, you can submit your poetry here: ditheringchaps.com/submissions

One of the most satisfying parts of being an independent poetry publisher is reading the lovely things people say about the feedback they get. We provide individual feedback on all submissions, whether we choose to publish you or not. And it looks like that's helpful!

We’ve been thinking about how far our books have travelled, and, as it turns out, they’ve reached the four corners of the world. It feels like there’s no limit to where they might go next! ditheringchaps.com/shop

"Ghosts of Nightshifts Past" is a powerful, unflinching journey into life, death, and the quiet heroism of frontline nursing. These are lived experiences, stories distilled with clarity, compassion, and a startling eye for detail. ditheringchaps.com/shop/p/ghosts-…

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On International Women's Day, we thought we'd celebrate a poet we are going to publish shortly, the fabulous Bridgette James, reading 'Baby Blues' from her forthcoming collection, 'Gestating Creatures'. #InternationalWomensDay #poetry

Christopher James wrote 'The Ice Sonnets' in honour of Sir Ernest Shackleton's heroic expedition, which aimed to cross Antarctica from sea to sea. This sonnet tells the tale of one unfortunate crewmember, Ernest Holness. You can get your copy here: ditheringchaps.com/shop/p/the-ice…