Abu Ibrahim popularly known as IB is a Nigerian poet whose work has caused tremendous influence and change.

In 2021, he was part of a group of poets who advocated that the Recording Academy make spoken word poetry a standalone category at the Grammys and this led to the birth of the “Best Spoken Word Poetry Album” category in 2022.

Dr Sara Louise Wheeler writes the columns ‘O’r Gororau’ (from the borders) for Barddas Welsh poetry magazine and ‘Troi cerrig’ (turning stones) for Golwg360 Welsh news platform, for which she also undertakes freelance reporting.

Emily Bryant is a recent graduate of English Literature with a passion for writing, editing and research. They have participated in freelance writing and editing projects for Gair Rhydd, Quench Magazine, Chasing Shadows Magazine and LGBTQYMRU and hopes to pursue a long term career in the writing or publishing sector.

Zarish Khalid is a professional content writer, researcher and mentor from Pakistan. In 2021, she completed her undergraduate studies in English Literature, and since then has worked professionally as a writer for content marketing and career counseling agencies.

Jimmy is a creative thinker and an inspirational leader who is passionate about literature, particularly poetry, but not limited to it. He has a collection of his poetry that he hopes to have published someday.

Eleanor Graydon (She/They) is a part-time university student at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, with an avid love for writing poetry and her work as a freelance editor.

René Zadoorian is a queer Armenian writer finishing up his undergraduate degree in creative writing at California State University, Northridge. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and now resides in Los Angeles.

Bonita Wileman is a Wales-based fiction writer with roots in both New Zealand and the UK. She has recently completed an MA in Creative Writing at Cardiff University, where she developed a short story collection of strange, saline worlds falling apart at the edges.

Elijah Steiger has founded himself upon a rather disparate background. An American who grew up in Germany and is currently residing in Amsterdam, Elijah has a background in theater, bartending and sociology, and is currently pursuing a degree in programming.

Taskin Quagliani is a mixed-race South African writer with Italian and Asian lineage and it was her diverse upbringing which spawned a love of expression through writing.