Jonathon Nimmons: “What the Thorns Remember” – A New Poem | Somerville Times

A poem by British writer Jonathon Nimmons, exploring themes of love, loss, and disillusionment, was featured in The Somerville Times this week, highlighting the growing reach of his platform, WriteSeen, designed to connect creatives with industry professionals.

The poem, titled “What the Thorns Remember,” offers a raw and introspective look at a fractured relationship, utilizing vivid imagery and fragmented lines. Nimmons, a poet and screenwriter, founded WriteSeen as a solution to the challenges faced by creatives seeking exposure and protection of their work.

WriteSeen, launched by Nimmons, aims to provide a secure platform for creatives to upload their content with a timestamp, establishing authorship and offering visibility to verified agents, producers, publishers, and managers, according to reporting in the Hollywood Times. The platform addresses concerns about concept theft and the difficulty of gaining recognition in crowded online spaces like Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Nimmons, who graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2014, conceived of WriteSeen after experiencing firsthand the barriers to entry in the film industry. The platform is gaining traction, recently facilitating an opportunity for Liverpool author John Maxwell to have his novel, “Water Street,” reviewed by American producers, as reported by The Free Library. Maxwell’s work, inspired by his family history and Liverpool’s role in the American Civil War, exemplifies the type of creative work WriteSeen seeks to elevate.

According to Crunchbase, Nimmons is the Co-Founder and CEO of WriteSeen and was named Global Writer Networking CEO of the Year in 2023. WriteSeen is described as a free global creative platform where writers, creators, and artists connect, and collaborate. A new feature, “Feedback,” is slated to launch, offering a space for peer and industry ratings and commentary on submitted content.

The publication of Nimmons’ poem in The Somerville Times underscores the platform’s growing presence and its commitment to showcasing creative talent. WriteSeen’s model, as described by Nimmons in a Medium post, focuses on direct connection between creatives and industry professionals, bypassing traditional gatekeepers.