Broken Spine Arts

12/11/2024

“The wastelands languish like barren seas of love…” — Barb by Matt Guntrip
Where love withers, what remains?

12/11/2024

Discover why Mullen’s poems are praised for “their honesty and craft.” it’s all come down to this - now available!

it’s all come down to this: a retrospective (1999–2024) - Available Now! it’s all come down to this: a retrospective (1999–2024) distills over two decades of Paul Robert Mullen’s poetry into a powerful collection on identity, memory, and time.    

11/11/2024

I’m bringing my years of teaching, editing, and performance to Write the Night. Join us for a deep dive into the night’s grit and mysteries. Book now—this will be unforgettable: shorturl.at/jOMLy

11/11/2024

“She and her mother climbed a painted red stairway…” — The Red Stairway by Laurel Benjamin
Generations on the edge.

11/11/2024

Embrace the challenge of . Submit your that reflects the & . is your moment.

Submission Call: High Rise: Brutalist Poetry

11/11/2024

Only a few weeks left! Join us for Paul Robert Mullen’s it’s all come down to this launch with readings, Q&A, and open mic. 🎟️ Tiered tickets available.

The Broken Spine presents: Online Book Launch & Open Mic for Paul Robert Mullen’s it’s all come down to this: a retrospective

10/11/2024

Poetry demands commitment. If you’re coasting on clichés and expecting applause, you’re not crafting art—you’re just playing dress-up. Real poets bleed on the page. They rip apart, rewrite, and rebuild. Get serious and sharpen your craft?

Explore the magic and mystery of the night through poetry in this unique workshop led by acclaimed poet and editor Alan Parry.

10/11/2024

“I believe in the ease of despair, how simple it is to slide…” — Credo by Janet Bowdan
How will you hold on?

10/11/2024

Brutalist poetry strips away decoration to reveal bare truth. We’re after poems that capture real life—unpolished and true. Got work that fits? Submit to High Rise.

Submission Call: High Rise: Brutalist Poetry

10/11/2024

'the candlelight at the back of the garden somehow reminds me of you...' - from 'dreamcave'

10/11/2024

“My mother with pink nylon hair, a synthetic smile…” — Özge Lena, Pink Fugitives

Dive into memories tinted neon in Pink Fugitives, where innocence collides with unsettling truths. Özge Lena’s poetry invites you to see through a lens of dream and grit.

Reels: Cinematic Poetry arrives 2 Dec.

10/11/2024

In exclusive, Paul Robert Mullen opens up about his writing journey, his poetic influences, and what’s kept him dedicated to the craft for 25 years. is out now, having landed on 28.10.24!

Paul Robert Mullen is a poet who, after more than 25 years of writing, still resists defining himself by labels or trends. He has no desire to conform to

09/11/2024

✨ Unveiling the themes for our Slimline Editions — a poetic journey through culture, architecture, memory, and more over the next two years. All the artwork is ready, and soon, we’ll be opening our doors to you, writers. Dive into our upcoming collections, each crafted to explore a distinct theme in contemporary poetry. ✨

📘 After Hours: Beat Culture Made New — OUT NOW
🌑 Last Light: Apocalypse Poetry — coming Nov 2024
🏢 High-Rise: Brutalist Poetry — submissions open now

Coming soon:
🌆 Glow: City at Night Poetry
🎒 Rites & Trials: Coming of Age Poetry
☁️ Haze: Counterculture Poetry
🌿 The Colour Green: Deco Poetry

And that’s not all. More in the lineup includes:
🏰 Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry
🧩 Fragments: Memory Poetry
🤘 No Gods No Masters: Punk Poetry
🌌 Firmament: Sky & Space Poetry
⚔️ Dove Cry: War Poetry

Plus, watch for Beautiful Little Fools, our hardcover tribute to The Great Gatsby centenary — a celebration of timeless literature and poetic elegance.

Writers, get ready to redefine poetry with us!

09/11/2024

Editing over 20 collections has shown me the power of a strong voice. In Write the Night, I’ll guide you through dark themes with character-driven writing. Join me for a night of fearless creation. shorturl.at/jOMLy

09/11/2024

is a call to arms for poets who thrive on honesty & realities. Join us in .

Submission Call: High Rise: Brutalist Poetry

09/11/2024

“I write another letter to stop the genocide…” — The Spider by Jasmina Kuenzli
The silence of lost voices.

09/11/2024

Your voice matters. Submit your review, essay, or cultural commentary to Wave1. 📝🌈
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As we prepare to launch The Whiskey Tree: Untamed Identity (Wave 1), we’re seeking fresh voices to shape the ongoing conversation around identity and

09/11/2024

Love contemporary poetry? Mullen’s it’s all come down to this offers a raw, reflective take on love, memory, and the self.

it’s all come down to this: a retrospective (1999–2024) - Available Now! it’s all come down to this: a retrospective (1999–2024) distills over two decades of Paul Robert Mullen’s poetry into a powerful collection on identity, memory, and time.