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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Sep 11

So we’re all in agreement that Trump video is AI, correct?

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Sep 3

This poem was incredible - would love to read more of your work!

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Propel Magazine @propelmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 31

> Kayleigh Jayshree @kayleighjayshree.bsky.social
> Rich Ware @warer.bsky.social
> Bonnie Hancell
> Tom Mason
> Meron Berhanu
> Emily A. Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social
> Sophia Georghiou
> Claire Berlyn
> William Wyld

Huge gratitude to Richard & all our contributors.
propelmagazine.co.uk/sixteen

Propel Sixteen, edited by Richard Scott — Propel Magazine

Propel Sixteen, edited by Richard Scott, July 2025

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jul 13

Couldn’t tell you what happened in the new superman film. I spent 2 hrs marvelling at how absurdly supple Nicholas Hoult’s skin is. Incredible. Not a wrinkle on the man.

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jun 3

Final 20 tickets for our 11 June @queer-poetry-co.bsky.social evening with @carolinebirduk.bsky.social Richard Scott, Sophie Robinson and Roberto Salvador Cenciarelli x

It’s going to be an amazing night that I personally can’t wait for ❤️
www.outsavvy.com/event/27015/...

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Ink Sweat & Tears @inksweatandtears.co.uk · Jun 2

'We turned a corner' into a moment suspended between tequila soda and amnesia. A poem from Emily A. Taylor / @emwrote.bsky.social about longing, fleeting touch, and the quiet chaos of connection.

Read now!
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#InkSweatandTears #Submission #PoetryCommunity

A handwritten poem titled 'We turned a corner' on a textured background. The lines evoke intimacy and sensory details—tequila soda, paracetamol, leather yew leaves—with themes of memory and desire. Signature: Emily A. Taylor ©

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Apr 27

Beyond hyped for this one, the first in our summer event series! Join us for an incredible pride poetry night with @carolinebirduk.bsky.social, Richard Scott, Sophie Robinson and Roberto Salvador Cenciarelli ❤️

www.outsavvy.com/event/27015/...

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Apr 11

Don’t do a poetry reading, mention that the following poems are for your recently passed father (for context), and not expect everyone to come up after and offer their condolences. Very stupidly I did not see that coming

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Apr 3

It’s 2025 why am I still getting cold calls

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Taco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · Apr 3

Just write words. They don't have to be good. In fact, the less you feel about them the better off you will be. Preserve yourself. You're going to be doing this for the rest of your life.

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you’ve not read it already, Men Who Hate Women (Laura Bates) would be a great place to start research for this!

Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Mar 24

Buzzing for @brettvt.bsky.social one of our hilarious and exceedingly lovely stanza members for his NPC long listed poem, which he brought to stanza! Feel v filled with much love today for our little stanza group and all our talented poets ❤️

The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · Mar 24

(5/5) Congratulations to the National Poetry Competition longlist!

Everyone on the longlist wrote a poem that stood out to the judges, Romalyn Ante, Stephen Sexton and John McAuliffe, out of over 21,000 other works. Well done to all of our longlisted poets!

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pumpkin spice Toddé @toddedillard.bsky.social · Mar 22

I think if someone invented the sestina today they would be murdered

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Mar 1

SpareRoom is actually worse than the dating apps bc there’s no alcohol involved and also bc they’re not only rejecting me, they’re rejecting my plants. Frankie and Boris never hurt anyone and don’t deserve this

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Feb 22

I’m losing the will to post on all these social media accts but this is an important one. @queer-poetry-co.bsky.social are hosting our first ever FLINTA* open mic fundraising for @thecommonpress.bsky.social on 26 Feb. I am beyond excited for this one 🥹

www.outsavvy.com/event/24804/...

FLINTA* Poetry Night @ Goldie Saloon Tickets - London - OutSavvy

We're BACK for a night of queer poetry and community. Join us for our first FLINTA* Poetry Night at Goldie Saloon on 26 February 2025 @ 19:30 withticket proceeds donated to The Common Press' fundrais...

www.outsavvy.com

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Ian Duhig @ianduhig.bsky.social · Feb 3

Poets could find signs like this useful

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 29

A gorgeous pamphlet I would highly recommend xxx

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Identity Theory @identitytheory.bsky.social · Jan 27

Stocks fell sharply today as 5% of investors suddenly realized that it shouldn't cost a trillion dollars to make a machine that writes terrible poems.

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 19

My dad just called me to request we collect his ashes in a weetabix box bc he thinks it would be hilarious. My stepmother does not find this hilarious. Unfortunately for her this does, in fact, make the prospect even more hilarious

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 15

Congrats Elizabeth! Looking fwd to seeing you read ✨

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Paul Tobin @paultobin.bsky.social · Jan 14

Actual pro tip: the best way to break into any creative profession is by helping to support and advance other creators. Your peers are not your adversaries. They are your support group.

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 13

Anyone else surprised by Gizzi winning the TS Eliot or is it just me and everyone else I’m talking to on WhatsApp…? Genuinely expected Gboyega Odubanjo to sweep no question. Deservedly so.

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 10

Good luck! I loved Eleanor, excited to see you read!

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 4

Extremely accurate take

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Em Taylor @emwrote.bsky.social · Jan 3

Seaford Review - been hearing loads about them and they’re open 1 -31 Jan x

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