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Want to see what I’ve been up to? Writing workshops, live spoken word, Spooky Poem Month and more – it’s all right here.
Out of Your Head celebrates two years of poetry
Last week a northern poetry night celebrated an incredible milestone, and I couldn’t be prouder to have been a part of it.
Poetry Bites: Making Poems out of Paintings
My goals upon receiving this grant were to encourage engagement with the work of local artists, and to create a paid performance opportunity for poets.
Writing and Performance at the Biscuit Factory!
I’m excited to announce a series of free writing workshops and an evening of performance funded by The Biscuit Factory Foundation Performers Grant!
10 Years of Poetry Adventures
With ADHD, it can feel like what you’re doing now is all that matters. That’s why documentation is so important. So what have I actually been *doing* when I say I’ve been doing poetry for a decade?
Spoken Word Open Mics in Tyne & Wear and Durham
Looking for Open Mics in Tyne & Wear and beyond? This is my ongoing list to help other spoken word poets like me find places to perform.
Spooky Poem Month 2023
I’m obsessed with spooky poems, as anyone will tell you. But what is Spooky Poem Month, and how did so many people get involved?
The Joy of Constraint
Don’t worry, this isn’t a kink thing. No, this is about simple writing exercises and how they’ve saved my writing practice multiple times.
Excellence in English: Creative Writing Workshops
In 2019, I was invited to deliver a series of creative writing workshops as part of St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School Excellence in English programme. For each of these I developed bespoke presentations and handouts…
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