@RaefWrites

Cov-based fiction writer/playwright/poet (i.e. skint and useless AF). Also chief editor for @HereComesEvery1 magazine & co-host of #FireAndDust poetry open mic.

 Coventry, UK
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Joined April 2015
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Raef Boylan retweeted
Tony@tony_malone24 Dec 2025
Inspired by a reread of 'The Book of Coventry' (edited by @RaefWrites, published by @commapress), I knocked up my Christmas present to you all, 'Duffy's Dog', a story of fear, loathing and mutts on the mean streets of Stoke Aldermoor in the 1980s ;) tonysreadinglist.wordpress.c…

‘Duffy’s Dog’ by Tony Malone (Fiction)

Just over a year ago, I reviewed The Book of Coventry (edited by Raef Boylan, published by Comma Press), a collection of stories set in my home town back in England.  I reread the book earlier this…

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On Nov 6th from 12–1pm, Cass chats live with Cork poets Bernadette Gallagher & Phil Spillane as part of the Coventry / Cork Poetry Exchange! Learn more about the poets: hillzfm.co.uk/latest-news/an… #Poetry #CoventryCork @RaefWrites #HillzFM
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Come to COVENTRY The Book of Coventry (A City In Short Fiction) Editor: Raef Boylan tripfiction.com/the-book-of-… Published by @commapress "..these stories underline the (oftentimes, wry) affection the writers have for the city.."
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Raef Boylan retweeted
SoHo@popasart29 Jul 2025
Replying to @RaefWrites @covlibraries @commapress
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Excited for Coventry / Cork poetry exchange!💚#poetry #ireland #cork #coventry ⁦@NineArchesPress⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦@RaefWrites⁩
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Are you ready for Fire&Dust (virtual) on Thursday? Come and support the headliner - #Coventry poet Sharan Cheema - and why not share some poems of your own in the international open mic! #Poetry #SpokenWord Tickets and more info here: buff.ly/umaevOg
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Raef Boylan retweeted
Ayan Aden :)@ayanmoaden2 Jul 2025
Theres been a poem ruminating within my subconscious for months, yet i feel nothing i create does it justice, I think a massive part of being an artist is yielding; to the blind belief that it shall come. And when it comes, you shall know.
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Thinking of entering PRIMERS 8? What is our selecting editor and mentor Laurie Bolger looking for? Read her blog post for encouragement, top tips and motivation: ninearchespress.blogspot.com…... Full PRIMERS 8 submission criteria: ninearchespress.com/primers
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📅 Thursday 10th July, 7.30PM (UK time) Fire&Dust #poetry open mic (virtual edition). International #SpokenWord event with headliner SHARAN CHEEMA! Free/Pay As You Feel. Open mic slots available. Register on Eventbrite as either performer or audience: buff.ly/umaevOg
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L I V I N G W I T H B U I L D I N G S – VIII – SUBMISSIONS OPEN – WE ARE LOOKING FOR FILMS THAT EXPLORE THEMES OF PEOPLE / POETRY / PLACE filmfreeway.com/LivingWithBu… DEADLINE - 15/6/2025 #peoplepoetryplace #livingwithbuildings #disappearhere #poetryfilm #experimentalfilm
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Looking for #poetry/ #spokenword in #Coventry? Join us tonight for Fire&Dust at the Priory Visitor Centre! Headliner: STANLEY NOTTE (from Cork, Ireland). Open mic slots available. No ticket needed but more details here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-dust…
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Tomorrow there's a special #poetry event at @BelgradeTheatre - with headline poet @MissYankey and open mic slots (by random draw)! Fire&Dust in collaboration with @ApplesAndSnakes - FREE tickets going fast, grab yours now! #Coventry #SpokenWord belgrade.co.uk/events/apples…
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Fire&Dust #poetry open mic is tonight! 🔥 (And every first Thursday of the month) 7.30-10PM Venue: Priory Visitor Centre, CV1 5EX Free entry/Donations Guest poet: @leenanorms. Open mic slots available! #Poetry #SpokenWord #WhatsOnCov More info: buff.ly/03k97YU
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Poet? #Poetry fan? Poetry-curious? Join us in #Coventry tomorrow evening for Fire&Dust #SpokenWord open mic! Special guest @leenanorms is travelling in, and we've got open mic slots up for grabs! Thurs 6th March, doors open 7.30pm. Details: buff.ly/03k97YU
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More happy visitors at the museum this week. We are open Thursday to Sunday. – at Coventry, England
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Thursday night is Fire&Dust! Our guest poet will be @leenanorms - come & enjoy some brilliant #poetry from Leena, buy her books...& maybe share a poem yourself in the open mic? #SpokenWord #Coventry 📅 Thurs 6th March, 7.30-10pm More details here: buff.ly/03k97YU
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I've written to the Vice Chancellor of Coventry University and the Education Secretary to oppose the proposed unjust redundancies and exploitative fire and rehire practices at Coventry University. Staff and students deserve fairness, job security and access to quality education.
Letter to Professor John Latham of Coventry University opposing proposed redundancies and fire and rehire practices.

ALT Letter to Professor John Latham of Coventry University opposing proposed redundancies and fire and rehire practices.

Letter to Professor John Latham of Coventry University opposing proposed redundancies and fire and rehire practices.

ALT Letter to Professor John Latham of Coventry University opposing proposed redundancies and fire and rehire practices.

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NEW VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow's Fire&Dust poetry event will be at the Priory Visitor Centre! 7.30-10pm, sign up for open mic slots on the night. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy. Support your local #poetry scene! More details: buff.ly/4hp2PWW #SpokenWord #Coventry
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It’s time for Labour to stop rearranging their pens and fiddling with the paper clips. The Honeymoon period is over.
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Raef Boylan retweeted
Foka Wolf@fokawolf15 Jan 2025
Fuck your attention span, look at my content…
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