The Broken Spine exists because of its contributors. Your work helped shape this platform, and now we’re ensuring it remains discoverable. Our Past Contributor Directory is a permanent record—a central hub where readers, publishers, and fellow writers can find you, connect with you, and revisit your published pieces.
If you’ve submitted a form before, thank you—but this version goes deeper. We’re linking directly to our back catalogue, so your work doesn’t just sit in the archives—it stays visible.
This isn’t just a tribute; it’s a strategic move. By joining, you:
Your work matters. Make sure it doesn’t fade into obscurity. Fill out the form, secure your place in our living archive, and let your writing continue reaching the readers who need it.
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The Broken Spine is a poetry and arts collective proudly published on the coastal edge of North-West England. Founded in 2019 by Alan Parry and Paul Robert Mullen – two school friends reunited after twenty years through a mutual love of poetry.
