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NorthernGravy
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A literary periodical from the North of England. northerngravy.substack.com
Northern England
northerngravy.com
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    NorthernGravy
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    May 18
    Ladies and gentlemen They said it couldn’t be done They said it shouldn’t be done But it gives us great pleasure to announce… NORTHERN GRAVY IS BACK AND FUNDED FOR ANOTHER YEAR! Want to know when submissions open? Subscribe to our Substack: northerngravy.substack.com
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    NorthernGravy
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    Apr 8, 2025
    The poetry scene encapsulated brilliantly by Meg Cox.
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    NorthernGravy
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    Dec 7, 2023
    What a sad day. An inspirational poet, rebel and glorious human being. Farewell Benjamin Zephaniah x
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    NorthernGravy
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    Mar 13, 2022
    It gives us great pleasure to introduce the newest member of our editorial staff: Wilf. He’ll be assisting our fiction editor @nickwritesbooks, and he’s specifically interested in reading board books, farmyard adventures, and untranslated Latin revenge tragedies
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    NorthernGravy
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    Aug 25, 2022
    Gravy connoisseurs (AKA readers and writers), it gives us great pleasure to announce WE ARE FUNDED FOR YEAR 2! Expect big things to come, there’s more to look forward to after Issue 6 launches next week! Made possible by @ace_midlands, @ace_national, @TNLUK, #ACESupported
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    NorthernGravy
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    Oct 15, 2023
    We are humbled and delighted to confirm we have been offered part funding from @ace_midlands for YEAR 3 of Northern Gravy, allowing us to continue develop creativity and culture within the literary arts. We can't wait to share what we've got planned! #AceSupported @ace_national
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    NorthernGravy
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    Sep 27, 2021
    SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! - We will open for three (ish) weeks, closing on Sunday 17th October, 23:59. We are looking for #Poetry, #Fiction & #Kidlit. Please feel free to ask any questions and read the guidance on our website: northerngravy.com/submissions/ - WE PAY OUR WRITERS!
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    NorthernGravy
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    Nov 13, 2023
    We... Are... OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! #Writers, send us your #Poetry, #KidLit and #Fiction! We're open until December 10th, so don't miss out and make sure it's your work we're #Reading. All submission guidelines can be found on our website, link is in our bio.
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    NorthernGravy
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    Jul 30, 2023
    ⛵Raise the anchor ⚓ Submissions are now OPEN! - We are looking for #Fiction, #KidLit & #Poetry - It's FREE to submit and we pay everyone we publish. Please read the submission information carefully. We can't wait to read your work! northerngravy.com/submissions/
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    NorthernGravy
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    Dec 9, 2023
    Today’s Saturday poem chosen by our poetry editor @dartford is by Benjamin Zephaniah.
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    NorthernGravy
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    Nov 12, 2023
    THIS IS NOT A DRILL! #Submissions for our next edition will open from midday tomorrow! #Writers, stand by your inboxes and get ready to hit SEND. Submissions guidelines can be found at NorthernGravy.com
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    NorthernGravy
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    Apr 14, 2023
    We… Are… OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Writers, start your engines, rev up those quills, pens, pencils and .doc documents, and show us what you got! All the info on how to submit can be found here: northerngravy.com/submissions/
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    Jan 22, 2022
    This week’s Saturday poem chosen by our poetry editor ⁦@Dartford⁩ is by Lemn Sissay. It’s situated on a wall at the ⁦@HuddersfieldUni⁩. ⁦@lemnsissay⁩
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    NorthernGravy
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    Dec 6, 2021
    SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ISSUE 4! The closing date is the 31st December, 23:59. We are looking for #Fiction #Poetry and #KidLit. Please read the submission guide carefully to make sure your work is considered. Full details: northerngravy.com/submissions/
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