Laurie Bolger is a London-based writer and founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club. Shortlisted for Young Poet Laureate of London, Laurie went on to win the International Book & Pamphlet Competition and Moth Prize for Poetry in 2024.

Laurie’s work has appeared in The Poetry Review, The London Magazine, Moth, Magma, Crannog, Stand and Trinity College Icarus, and has been shortlisted for The Bridport Prize, Live Canon, Winchester and Sylvia Plath Prizes.  

Laurie is currently touring her celebrated debut collection, Lady, alongside her pamphlets Makeover, Spin and Box Rooms. Her work has taken her to iconic stages including the Royal Albert Hall, Old Vic Theatre, Tate, and St Paul’s Cathedral. She has collaborated with organisations including Google, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Nationwide, Mind UK and Choose Love. 

A passionate community builder, Laurie is the founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club and Poetry in Pyjamas bringing people together to write, share, and celebrate their own unique creativity.

“If you ever want a cosy, creative, calming place to explore writing, Laurie’s workshops are perfection…My heart is so full (I know what that means now)” Breakfast Club Participant 2023