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Fiona Fletcher Reid
Fiona is the Features Editor at Happiful Magazine
Enter the Happiful Poetry Prize 2026
Our annual poetry competition celebrating the best of mental health writing is back. Enter the Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 now!…
Feeling trapped? Zoochosis could explain it
We take a deep dive into what zoochosis is, and how we can break free from the human form of it…
Runner-up: Leeonie Mignott on what inspired 'Drum Kit'
‘Drum Kit’ by Leeonie Mignott was named as one of the shortlisted poems in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025. Here, Leeonie opens up about why she chose to use music as a metaphor.…
Spilling the wellbeing tea on gong fu cha
Ready for a brew? While you wait for the kettle to boil, why not learn how to recreate the magic of Chinese tea ceremonies……
Runner-up: Oliver Berry on writing poems about the small moments
‘Correlation’ by Oliver Berry was named as one of the shortlisted poems in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025. Here, Oliver Berry reflects on the everyday moments that can be transformed into poetry, along with practical insight on editing your words.…
Runner-up: Emma-Jane Barlow on writing poetry inspired by nature
Where The Light Gets In’ by Emma-Jane Barlow was named as one of the shortlisted poems in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025. Here, Emma-Jane reflects on how nature inspires her work as well as providing practical tips for budding poets.…
Runner-up: Becky Bennetts on poetry as a healing act
Becky Bennetts was named as one of the shortlisted poets in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025. She reflects on the abusive marriage that inspired the poem, and how writing it was an act of healing.…
Winner: Val Ormrod on how she wrote her award-winning poem, 'Breathing Free'
Named as winner in the Happiful Poetry Prize 2025, Val Ormrod opens up about finding inspiration, the power of writing groups, and letting things percolate.…