Welcome to the Barbaraverse

barbara is a Dundee-based broadside, featuring poetry and writing from Scotland and beyond. She is brought to life by two typewriters, a glue stick and some photocopier magic.

Our Mission

We believe poetry should live in the world, not just in books and on shelves. barbara carries poems to street corners, café walls, and community spaces, where they can find new readers and spark conversations. We believe that everyone should have a voice, especially those who might not find it so easy (or appealing) to engage with traditional publishing. For this reason, reading and submitting to barbara will always be free.

The Community

The barbaraverse represents a growing community of writers, readers, and poetry enthusiasts who share a vision of wild, earthy writing that offers a new perspective. Writing that makes you stop and think. Every edition reflects the diverse voices and perspectives that make up the barbaraverse.