The Hepworth Wakefield

  • Not the right sort of voice

    In 2014 I recorded two of my poems for poetry films.  The Bristol-based film-maker Pru Fowler did a stunning job and we launched the films twice, once in her city and once in Leeds. Paisley Quilt was shown and reviewed on the Moving Words website and, since making it available online, we received many positive…

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  • Haunt Shortlist, Altofts Lit Fest In A Day, Panel Discussion and Performance

    I have some big news. Haunt has been shortlisted for the saboteurawards.org  and the site is open to votes now. My poetry pamphlet Echolocation, Karen Dennison’s Blueshift and both my poetry publishers Mother’s Milk and Cinnamon Press were also longlisted.  Huge thanks to any of you who nominated any of the wonderful projects I’ve been involved with. You…

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  • Franz West inspired workshop at The Hepworth Wakefield, upcoming performances and news

    July Diary of Open Workshops and Performances   Monday 7th July 6.30-8.30 Word Blend, Ilkley Young Writers perform at Ilkley’s Costa Coffee. IYW are very talented writers and performers aged between 11 and 19 who have a range of competition wins and publications between them.  Michelle Scally Clarke and I have been working with the…

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  • Looking to the Heavens in 2014

    Working Diary Highlights 2nd December 2013: B chases up replies from agents to find one agent had not received posted manuscript of Skybound.  Agent Red sends lovely email apologising and saying she would like to see it by email.  B sends revised version. 4th December 2013: Cinnamon Press awarded B a bursary for a mentor…

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