Richard Skinner
@richardnskinner.bsky.social
Writer working across fiction, life writing, essays, non-fiction & poetry. Director @FaberAcademy • Founder #VanguardEditions • Editor #14magazine.
Most recent publication: ‘Undercurrents’ (Essays) (Broken Sleep Books, 2025).
Most recent publication: ‘Undercurrents’ (Essays) (Broken Sleep Books, 2025).
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Good morning from @valeriavescina.bsky.social.bsky.social in #Switzerland! What have you been #reading? What’s on your TBR list? I’ve just finished books by @richardnskinner.bsky.social and Elizabeth von Arnim, begun one by Zora del Buono, and starting on @lilydunn.bsky.social’s Into Being.
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good morning from @valeriavescina.bsky.social.bsky.social in #Switzerland! What have you been #reading? What’s on your TBR list? I’ve just finished books by @richardnskinner.bsky.social and Elizabeth von Arnim, begun one by Zora del Buono, and starting on @lilydunn.bsky.social’s Into Being.
As part of a new essay, I’m writing about the novelisation of the movie ‘The Deer Hunter’, specifically the choices EM Corder made regarding scene order and length. Characterisation is pretty much the same but the dialogue is slightly different. Fascinating.
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As part of a new essay, I’m writing about the novelisation of the movie ‘The Deer Hunter’, specifically the choices EM Corder made regarding scene order and length. Characterisation is pretty much the same but the dialogue is slightly different. Fascinating.
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What a breath of fresh air this little volume by @richardnskinner.bsky.social is! I explain why in this review: valeriavescina.com/2025/11/24/r... 'Hope you enjoy!
@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
Review of Richard Skinner’s ‘Undercurrents’
‘Undercurrents’ (Broken Sleep Books) by Richard Skinner What a breath of fresh air this slim volume is: a collection of uncompromisingly thought-provoking essays, and the variety of top…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What a breath of fresh air this little volume by @richardnskinner.bsky.social is! I explain why in this review: valeriavescina.com/2025/11/24/r... 'Hope you enjoy!
@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
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It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It's here! The brand new Sarum College Brochure for Spring 2026! We are launching exciting new courses and bringing back well-loved favourites! Check it out here: www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u... Book early for discounts1
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November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That’s ’The Carbon Arc’ well and truly launched In Manchester. Thanks as ever to Helen and her team at the mighty Impiety Hour bookshop for stocking and selling Vanguard’s books. Farewell Manchester until next time!
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
That’s ’The Carbon Arc’ well and truly launched In Manchester. Thanks as ever to Helen and her team at the mighty Impiety Hour bookshop for stocking and selling Vanguard’s books. Farewell Manchester until next time!
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If you are in Manchester tomorrow evening this will be fantastic! Introduced and published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at
𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
📢 Manchester folk! 📢
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
If you are in Manchester tomorrow evening this will be fantastic! Introduced and published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at
𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
Reposted by Richard Skinner
If you are in Manchester tonight this will be fantastic! Introduced and published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social
readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
📢 Manchester folk! 📢
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
If you are in Manchester tonight this will be fantastic! Introduced and published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social
readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
readings by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social & David Savill, at 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓 AKA "O! Peste Destroyed"/ "Annihilation Eve"
Tonight!
📢 Manchester folk! 📢
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Tonight!
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The Carbon Arc will launch in Manchester Nov 12th, published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social work by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social Maria Fusco, Gareth Evans, Sam Mills et al. richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Carbon Arc will launch in Manchester Nov 12th, published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social work by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social Maria Fusco, Gareth Evans, Sam Mills et al. richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
Reposted by Richard Skinner
The Carbon Arc will launch in Manchester November 12th, published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social work by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social Maria Fusco, Gareth Evans, Sam Mills et al. richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Carbon Arc will launch in Manchester November 12th, published by @richardnskinner.bsky.social work by @anne-worthington.bsky.social @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social @ggaffa.bsky.social @nicholasroyle.bsky.social Maria Fusco, Gareth Evans, Sam Mills et al. richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
A sensational review of ‘The Carbon Arc’ in this month’s Sight & Sound magazine! Amazing!
Copies available here! richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
Copies available here! richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A sensational review of ‘The Carbon Arc’ in this month’s Sight & Sound magazine! Amazing!
Copies available here! richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
Copies available here! richardskinner.weebly.com/lsquothe-car...
📢 Manchester folk! 📢
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 Manchester folk! 📢
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
Next Wednesday is the launch of ‘The Carbon Arc’, a new collection of 16 commissioned essays on cinema published by Vanguard Editions. The launch will take place at the fabulous Impiety Hour bookshop. Free entry!
Books for sale on the night, pay bar, film clips. Join us!
My one-day ‘Spiritual Landscapes’ poetry course @sarumcollege.bsky.social in March is now open for bookings.
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Spiritual Landscapes - Sarum College
Spirituality, landscape & the environment. Is there anything more vital to write about today?
www.sarum.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My one-day ‘Spiritual Landscapes’ poetry course @sarumcollege.bsky.social in March is now open for bookings.
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
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Looking for hidden pearls of insight by finding theological meaning in the experience of people who live with Dementia. 26th Nov at @sarumcollege.bsky.social Peter Kevern brings academic expertise and personal experience to guide us in this exploration. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Touching God: Dementia and the Bodies of Christ - Sarum College
The dread of dementia has a unique hold over us, because dementia seems to eat away at what makes us human. If we lose our capacity to remember, to think, to act and even to speak, what is left of us?...
www.sarum.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Looking for hidden pearls of insight by finding theological meaning in the experience of people who live with Dementia. 26th Nov at @sarumcollege.bsky.social Peter Kevern brings academic expertise and personal experience to guide us in this exploration. Book here: www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
Good writing isn’t about copying the world around you, it’s about creating something out of nothing.
#StartToWrite @faber_academy
#StartToWrite @faber_academy
October 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Good writing isn’t about copying the world around you, it’s about creating something out of nothing.
#StartToWrite @faber_academy
#StartToWrite @faber_academy
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Delighted to have my copy of @richardnskinner.bsky.social’s “Undercurrents” (@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social) with me here in Switzerland! Looking forward to reading! #WritingCommunity #booksky #books #newbooks
October 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Delighted to have my copy of @richardnskinner.bsky.social’s “Undercurrents” (@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social) with me here in Switzerland! Looking forward to reading! #WritingCommunity #booksky #books #newbooks
I saw this being performed at Evensong in Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday, 14th October. It was one of those moments…
This version was recorded in Oxford just a few days earlier, on the 9th.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ9F...
This version was recorded in Oxford just a few days earlier, on the 9th.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ9F...
James MacMillan - A New Song
YouTube video by The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
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October 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I saw this being performed at Evensong in Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday, 14th October. It was one of those moments…
This version was recorded in Oxford just a few days earlier, on the 9th.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ9F...
This version was recorded in Oxford just a few days earlier, on the 9th.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ9F...
As those who know me well will know, @sarumcollege.bsky.social has been an amazing force in my life for a while now, so I was delighted and very humbled to accept an invitation from them to teach a one-day poetry workshop. Details aren’t up on the website yet but here is a taster.
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As those who know me well will know, @sarumcollege.bsky.social has been an amazing force in my life for a while now, so I was delighted and very humbled to accept an invitation from them to teach a one-day poetry workshop. Details aren’t up on the website yet but here is a taster.
I left Sarum College this morning and carried on down the Exeter railway line to Yeovil Junction, where I got off and made my way to East Coker. Went to St Michael and All Angels Church and paid homage to my poetry master T.S. Eliot. I read the following words there and left.
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I left Sarum College this morning and carried on down the Exeter railway line to Yeovil Junction, where I got off and made my way to East Coker. Went to St Michael and All Angels Church and paid homage to my poetry master T.S. Eliot. I read the following words there and left.
So good to see ‘The Carbon Arc’ & ‘The Hinge of a Metaphor’ nestled alongside Tarkovsky in the library @sarumcollege.bsky.social 🤩
October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
So good to see ‘The Carbon Arc’ & ‘The Hinge of a Metaphor’ nestled alongside Tarkovsky in the library @sarumcollege.bsky.social 🤩
Reading for an essay on lucid dreaming.
October 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reading for an essay on lucid dreaming.
Another late flurry of photos… These are from the Gladstone Library in North Wales, Plymouth, London and on the road somewhere between Oxford and Margate. Thanks Emma, Lesley, Evalyn & Sophia.
Launch in Margate tomorrow!
Launch in Margate tomorrow!
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Another late flurry of photos… These are from the Gladstone Library in North Wales, Plymouth, London and on the road somewhere between Oxford and Margate. Thanks Emma, Lesley, Evalyn & Sophia.
Launch in Margate tomorrow!
Launch in Margate tomorrow!