I am an eclectic and impressionist poet, a creator of stories and tales, a promoter of expression and personal transformation through writing, and a painter of emotions with words.

With over 10 years of active literary experience, I publish, perform public readings, and teach with the mission of inspiring readers and writers to rediscover the beauty of the word and listen to their inner voice.

My path is one of sharing this journey, building a community of writing enthusiasts where stories meet and are shared. I believe that, together, we can leave a legacy of emotions and words that will echo for future generations.

My journey with writing has an even more special purpose: to give a voice to women's writing. I believe in the power of our stories and experiences. Through poetry, I seek to connect with women who share similar paths, inspiring them to recognize their inner voice and celebrate their resilience and beauty, one word at a time. 

News & Highlights 

📘 Academic Background 

• Master’s Degree in Documentation and Information Sciences 

o School of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon [2006–2009] 

o Thesis: “Defining an indexing policy for a school library and information retrieval” 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Modern and Contemporary History 

o ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon [2001–2005] 

o Final Project: “Itinerant Puppet Theater on the Theme of Road Safety” 

🧠 Professional Development & Certifications (2000–2025) 

Extensive training in creative writing, communication, social media, coaching, and storytelling. 

Communication & Digital Strategy

• Staged Readings (2026) – Ongoing training at Casa do Artista, focused on the interpretation and performance of the Spoken Word (10h). 

• Voice and Communication for Presentations (2025) – Boost Your Thinking (14h)

• Social Media Management (2025) – Lisbon Digital School (7h)

• Digital Communication & Storytelling (2024) – Lisbon Digital School (7h)

• Online Copywriting Techniques (2023) – INA (14h)

• Digital Content Management (2022) – Significado (25h)

• Digital Marketing (2022) – Significado (25h)

• Interpersonal and Institutional Communication (2021) – Significado (25h)

Creative Writing & Poetry

• Writing for Effective Communication (2024) – Escrever Escrever (14h)

• Creative Writing (2022) – Lumo (25h)

• The Pleasure of Writing – Analita Alves dos Santos (Since 2020)

• Writing Laboratory – Lara Barradas (2019–2020)

• Creative Writing (2016) – El Corte Inglês – Âmbito Cultural (20h)

• Poetry: 2nd Season 2015 (2015) – El Corte Inglês – Âmbito Cultural (18h)

• Haiku Poetry and Health (2015) – Museu Fundação Oriente (4h)

Coaching & Education

• International Certification in Human Transformation Coaching (2021) – Rafael Nacif - IVP (96h)

• Professional Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate (CCP/CAP) (2009) – IEFP

• First Year of Linguistics (2000) – School of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon

🤝 Contributions to Collective Works

• 62 collective works published since 2015, collaborating with publishers such as Cordel de Prata, Edições Vieira da Silva, In-Finita, Chiado Books, among others.

• Recurring themes: identity, nature, femininity, and memory.

• 📄 Full list: https://blog.poesiasdanono.com/p/publicacoes.html

📚 Solo Publications

1. Animais Poéticos (Poetic Animals) (2021) – Flamingo  [In Portuguese] 

2. Antologia M.ª Leonor Costa (Nonô) (M.ª Leonor Costa Anthology) (2021) – In-Finita  [In Portuguese]

3. Poesias Mundanas - Volume I (Mundane Poetries) (2022) – Bilingual PT/EN – Amazon & "Light" Version (2025) – E-book, Gumroad

4. Mulheres que Somos: Poemas de Força e Transformação (The Women We Are: Poems of Strength and Transformation) (2025) – E-book, Gumroad  [In Portuguese]

5. O tempo de um Haiku (The Time of a Haiku) (2025) – E-book, Gumroad  [In Portuguese]

6. Catarse das Palavras - Volume I (Catharsis of Words) (2025) – Bilingual PT/EN – E-book, Gumroad

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

• Poetry Expo 2026 Selection (Versopolis): Selected author to be featured and published on the European poetry platform Versopolis (February 2026). 

• Preface by Luísa Ducla Soares: My book Animais Poéticos features a preface written by one of Portugal’s most renowned children's authors.

• 91st Lisbon Book Fair (2022): Official participation as a published author. 

• 12th Pingo Doce Children's Literature Prize: Selected for jury evaluation, with work recognized for its creativity, originality, and literary quality.

• Literary Events & Performances: Regularly invited to participate in literary festivals, poetry readings, and spoken word performances.

🎭Literary & Performance Activities

• Poesias da Nonô Blog: Active since 2014, sharing poetry and literary reflections.

• Poesias da Nonô YouTube Channel: Launched in March 2015, dedicated to spoken word and poetic content.

• 60+ Poetry Gatherings ("Tertúlias"): Performed at prestigious venues such as the National Coach Museum, CCB (Belém Cultural Center), Sintra Library, EDM Café, Tasco do Strauss, and Adega Lê Bem.

• Poetry & Piano Recitals (2024): Live poetry declamation accompanied by a pianist.

• Participatory Theater: Integration of poetry into stage performances.

• Radio Appearance: "Have you read a poem today?" program (May 23, 2025).

• Literary Jury Member:

  • Young Creators Contest: Megatrends 2050 (2025).

  • Sintra Poetry Slam (2023 and 2025). 

✨  Personal & Literary Milestones 

1. 🗓️ Key Highlights

• Oct 2, 2014: Launch of my first blog, "Uma poesia por dia," which evolved into today’s Poesias da Nonô.

• Mar 21, 2015: Publication of my very first poem on the blog.

• Mar 2015: First public reading of my poems.

• Mar 31, 2015: Launch of the Poesias da Nonô YouTube Channel.

• 2021: First television appearance as an author.

• 2021: Publication of my first solo book.

• Aug 27, 2021: Debut at the 91st Lisbon Book Fair.

• Sep 27, 2021: Official launch of Animais Poéticos at El Corte Inglés.

• 2024: Participation in the 9th Poetry Festival – performance and poetry sharing.

• May 23, 2025: Guest appearance on the radio program "Have you read a poem today?".

• 2025: Jury member for the Young Creators Awards – Megatrends 2050.

2.🏆 Recognitions & Contributions

• Publications: 6 books published (traditional and self-published), available in bookstores and libraries, including the National Library of Portugal.

• Growth: Continuous participation in literary workshops and competitions.

• Community: Active and regular presence in literary gatherings (tertúlias) since 2021.

• Social Responsibility: Donation of book royalties to various charitable causes.

• Collaborations: Contributed to over 60 collective works and prestigious publications.

3.💖 Personal Achievements

• Freedom: I found my personal freedom through writing.

• Connection: Deeply meaningful and inspiring encounters with readers and fellow writers.

• Gratitude: The privilege of signing books as a gesture of thanks to those who follow my work.

• Creative Body of Work: Author of a vast collection of poems, quatrains, haikus, short stories, and novels.

📝 Literary Competitions – Selected Entries 

Regular participant in national literary competitions since 2016, specializing in poetry, short stories, and poetic prose. Key highlights include:

• Manuel António Pina National Love Letter Contest: Submitted poems in multiple editions (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2025).

• Oeiras Poetry Revelation Prize (2020): Submitted a poetic collection featuring 58 poems.

• FNAC New Talents: Short stories and poetry submitted in the 2020 and 2025 editions.

• Vasco Graça Moura Literary Prize – Imprensa Nacional (2024): Participated in the 10th edition (Poetry).

• Leya Prize (2025): Submitted an original novel.

• Pingo Doce Children's Literature Prize (2025): Submitted an original children's story.

• Wislawa Szymborska Poetry Contest (2023): Participated with two original poems.

• Emília Paiva Dinis Literary Prize (2025): Submitted a poetry collection.

• Erotic Poetry Contest – Amor Carnal Publishing (2023): Submitted a collection of 21 poems.

• Edições Vieira da Silva Literary Contest (2020): Participated with three poems.

📖 Literary Influences 

• Impressionist & Visual Poetry: Eugénio de Andrade, Natália Correia, Herberto Helder.

• Narrative & Short Stories: Mia Couto, José Saramago, Italo Calvino.

• Feminine & Reflective Writing: Clarice Lispector, Florbela Espanca, Virginia Woolf.

• Philosophy & Poetic Vision: Fernando Pessoa, Rainer Maria Rilke, Matsuo Bashō

🚧 Projects in Development 

• Diário de uma Viagem à China – Em busca de editora.

• Diário de uma Viagem ao Japão – Em processo de escrita

My soul is alive with new ideas, and my writing is evolving into new forms. I am creating a universe where stories and emotions become tangible, merging the written word with art and craftsmanship.

My mission is to build a community of those who cherish words and beauty—a space for shared inspiration. If my writing resonates with you, I invite you to join me on this journey and receive my latest reflections by 👉 subscribing to my newsletter. Writing is my path, and I walk it with my soul in every word.