poetry

Pen to Print

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Upcoming Events from Award-Winning Poet Jenny Mitchell10 OctoberUna Marson LibraryWorkshop 2–3.15pmOpen mic 3.40-4.20pm27 OctoberSydenham LibraryWorkshop 5.30-7pmOpen mic 7-8.30pmBook your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/240409228 October-16 December, 6.30-8.30pmImagining A Child8-week online poetry course for new and experienced poets every Wednesday.Book your place@: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/imagining-a-child-strengthening-your-poetry-with-real-and-imagined-...31 October ‘Pivot’ Half-day workshop, Bell House www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2026/10/31/pivot-a-half-day-workshop-for-writers-working-in-a-new-genre23 NovemberWestminster Music LibraryWorkshop 5.30–6.30pmOpen Mic 6.45–7.30pmwww.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyone-started-singing-creative-writing-workshop-tickets-2002430081277**Nunhead Cemetery ReflectionsJenny recites two poems which are evocative of people buried in the cemetery and members from the Nunhead Green community centre’s Ivy Club speak about their memories of the cemetery. Watch here:www.nunheadcemetery.org.uk/news/nunhead-cemetery-reflections ...

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Pen to Print

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**Third of 4 Sessions**From Writer to Published Author with Silvano Griffith-Francis When: 15 October, 5-7pmWhere: Dagenham LibraryFREEBook Your Place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pen-to-print-from-writer-to-published-author-with-silvano-griffith-francis...A self‑publishing roadmap for new authors covering key stages, budgeting, platforms and marketing to help you publish with confidence.NB: To make the most of ‘From Writer to Published Author’ sessions, please ensure that you book your place for all four sessions on Thursday 1, 8, 15 and 29 October.Are you ready to take control of publishing your own book?These practical and accessible workshops are designed for writers who want to understand the self-publishing process. Learn what it really takes to publish your book, avoid common and costly mistakes, and confidently choose the right platforms and strategies for your work.These workshops aim to:- Equip authors with a clear understanding of the self-publishing process- Look more in-depth at Amazon KDP (other platforms will be briefly mentioned)- Help participants understand editing, formatting, cover design, and ISBN requirements- Provide practical guidance on marketing- Enable attendees to leave with a structured action plan for publishing their book@barkingandagenham #dagenhamlibrary #writingadvice #pentoprint ...

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Pen to Print

20 hours ago

3 Word PromptA visit to Valentines Park.Can you create a flash fiction or short poem using the following prompt:///safely.fills.blitzWe can't wait to see what you come up with! ...

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