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About Me
About Me
John Greenwood is a neurodivergent poet and creative facilitator with extensive experience leading poetry workshops with children and adults, including people from marginalised groups with diverse needs.
He has some minor claims to fame, including his poetry being read in the Houses of Parliament and being named Creative Writer of the Year by Macclesfield College in 2023.
In 2025, he served as a judge and editor for the 2025 Mother Tongue Other Tongue national poetry competition and was a 2024/25 Comino Poet-in-Residence at Manchester Poetry Library.
His work has been published in Assignment Literary Magazine and included in the anthology Blooming Verses (Wingless Dreamer).
What I Do
What I Do
Poetry Workshops
Poetry Workshops
Engaging and creative sessions for all levels, designed to unlock the power of words. Perfect for schools, festivals, and community groups looking to foster a love for poetry and creative writing.
Readings & Recitals
Readings & Recitals
Bringing poetry to life for events, galleries, and gatherings. I am available for private bookings and public performances, delivering readings that are both dynamic and moving.
Featured Work
Featured Work
My Favourite, written by John Greenwood.
My Favourite, written by John Greenwood.
Bookings and Enquiries
Bookings and Enquiries
hello@JohnThePoet.co.uk
Socials
Socials
Testimonials
Testimonials
“It was wonderful to see the students so excited and enthused about writing - with the majority of our students having come from mainstream settings, they often have quite a poor attitude to writing and damaged self-image of themselves as writers.”
Michelle Wilkinson, Deputy Head Teacher.
“Can I read mine first?”
An initially reluctant participant.
“It's such a joyful project!”
“It's such a joyful project!”
Faith Yianni, Community Partnerships Producer, Science and Industry Museum.
“Lovely to come to the celebration yesterday and witness the students conquering their nerves and presenting their work to their parents.”
Becky May, Poet and Comino Mentor.
“I just wanted to Thank you for this morning, all the children and their poems were ace! I’m so proud of Rosie, she would never have done that in her primary school.”
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