Poet for Hire

Why hire a typewriter poet (me,hi!) for your event?

Want to entertain your guests with something a little different while you get your wedding photos?

How about injecting a little heart & soul into your corporate event with a keepsake they’ll always remember?

Hire me and I’ll clack away at the keys to create on-the-spot poems for your guests in minutes based on their prompts.

Created on my vintage 1963 Olympia typewriter* in italic font, guests get an A6 poem on high quality, FairTrade, cotton rag paper** to take away.

Priced per hour, please bear in mind that poems in this format are uneditable, so they’ll contain a quirky imperfection here and there.

Starting prices are listed below, but price is dependant on materials needed and travel requirements, so get in touch for your unique quote.

*Prefer a traditional typewriter font? Let me know, it may be possible for me to source another typewriter ahead of your event, especially if you’re booking for an event in 2026 or later.

Pricing

Event price starting rates* are listed below, but the first 10 bookings will receive a HUGE 50% off. Enquire now if you’re keen to lock this price in.

  • 2 hours: £300

  • 3 hours: £400

  • Full day (4+ hours): £800

*travel costs may be added for travelling to venues outside of a 2 hour radius of Manchester

**a small fee may be added if you require me to source specialist paper. Equally, a small discount can be negotiated if you are providing your own paper. 

Keen to lock a date in? Drop me a message and we can arrange a chat.

What’s included?

For Weddings:

  • A6 Poems written on the spot for your guests about anything they want in 5-10 minutes headed with your name & wedding date 

  • Wallet-sized pre-written love verses that your guests can have personalised, so they still have a momento of your day if they can’t think of a topic for a poem (we could discuss adding your favourite song lyrics/quotes that are meaningful to you on these)

  • A framed, A4 type up of the lyrics to your first dance song 

  • Plus a little surprise as my thanks for being part of your special day. 

Other Events:

  • A6 Poems written on the spot for your guests about anything they want in 5-10 minutes headed with your event name

  • Wallet sized pre-written verses of your choice. These could be relevant to your brand, or themed around your event in any way. I’d work together with you on these ahead of the event.

  • A framed, A4 type-up of your choice. This could be anything! Here are some examples:

    • A book blurb for a book launch

    • Your business core values for a business launch

    • Typed up testimonials of your product/service from your guests for a business anniversary

  • Plus, a voucher for you to redeem one free framed A5 poem about any topic of your choice

What I’d need from you

A sturdy table & chair on site to set up - I’ll bring the typewriter (plus an emergency one on standby to ensure there’s no disruption of service since machines can be unpredictable if a part needs replacing)

Things to note for location:

  • Typewriter keys are loud, some love the sound, but you may want it set back from where your guests are talking

  • I’m happy to be located outside, but this is weather permitting & an inside location would need to be in place as a back up

  • If you have live music or other noisy entertainment, please don’t sit me too close to them - it could be distracting for both parties