‘Be open to feedback and improving, but at the same time believe in what you’ve created. Knowing when to ignore advice is perhaps more important than knowing when to take it.’ - Lisa Kelly Read the full interview on the Forward Prizes website: forwardartsfoundation.org/in-conversatio…

⚠️ Nearly 7,000 people are estimated to be killed or injured in #Gaza by the Israeli military during UK Parliament recess. That’s just 33 days. David Lammy the UK must stop ALL arms sales now. Gaza can't wait.   Demand Action: ✍️ bit.ly/Stop_Arming_Is…

Life-changing improvements. But we must keep up the pressure. ✈️The Rwanda plan: scrapped ⛴️Bibby barge: set to close 📎People left in limbo by the Illegal Migration Act, will have their asylum claims processed 👪Afghan families reunited Get involved: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk

Submissions for PBLJ11 are NOW OPEN! Send us up to five poems in a single Word document using our online submission form. You can find all the details on our website at poetrybirmingham.com/submission-gui…. Your work will also be considered for digital publication. Deadline: 31/08/24.

'Beautiful interweaving of nature and human concerns' Huge congratulations to Robin Houghton, whose poem 'I am looking through a lattice of magnolia' is the IS&T Pick of the Month for June. To revisit this fine poem and see more voters' comments go to inksweatandtears.co.uk/june-2024-pick…

Here is Ismail’s tribute to himself and the dying humanity. “Let me tell you, my friend, that I no longer know the taste of sleep. The bodies of children and the screams of the injured and their blood-soaked images never leave my sight. The cries of mothers and the wailing of

“I have sometimes had to work for more than 60 hours continuously, and my break is consumed by trying to secure the basic needs of my family. We are extremely exhausted and burnt out.” - Dr Mohammed Mohsen, ICU doctor at Al-Aqsa Hospital

I just donated to 'Books for Spellow Lane' to help repair our library and replenish books for the kids. Every bit helps! Please donate, like, comment, and share to spread the word. 📚❤ #SupportSpellow gofund.me/371357b0

WE'RE HALF WAY through this year's zoom workshop series - we've had sell-outs left right and centre - but we have spaces on some of our autumn workshops (some are overflows to be fair) that are up for grabs - you can read about them here: tinyurl.com/2s3k6h7v

The Poetry Society Poetry School Manchester Writing School Spread the Word Apples and Snakes Scottish Book Trust Bloodaxe Books Carcanet Press Inpress Books 📚 Magma Poetry Poets delivering exceptional workshops for us in Aug and beyond are Jane Yeh Dr Carrie Etter Dr Victoria Kennefick (She/Her)🍉 Martha Sprackland alice hiller nina 明雅 Dzifa Afi Benson Mary Jean Chan Jo Bell - The Poetic Licence Pascale Petit FRSL🌿🐅🌳🐆🌱🦜 (incl this evening!) & #AnthonyVahniCapildeo!💝tinyurl.com/2s3k6h7v

ALL DONATIONS MADE TODAY DOUBLED FOR GAZA! It is impossible to comprehend the desperate situation for people trapped in Gaza: living through bombardment, life threatening injuries, near starvation and a lack of desperately needed medical care. donate.chooselove.org/campaigns/all-…

Thank you for reading and sharing today's poem - Reservation, Granada (The Song of Indecision) by Paul Stephenson

UN experts and B’tselem reported this week on the widespread abuse, torture and sexual assault including rape amid atrocious inhuman treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli custody: Around 9,500 Palestinians, including hundreds of children, are currently imprisoned.

The longest sentence handed down to a violent racist rioter this week is shorter than the sentences imposed on entirely peaceful environmental protesters last month. Labour must repeal the Tory laws that treat peaceful protest more severely than violent disorder and assault.