developing your creative practice grant

  • Becky touches Pippa Hale's Ribbons sculpture as she reads some of the names. It is dark but the work is lit. In the background there are buildings of Leeds such as Leeds Playhouse.

    Writing in 2024 – a photo journal

    I’m usually all about privileging words but this time I want to share the non-hierarchical top ten of my writing year in images. Don’t worry word lovers, there are a few of those too. I hope you are able to let go of what you need to today. Here’s to a 2025 of less ash…

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  • Letter detailing Becky's Arts Council England award for a Developing your Creative Practice Grant. Poetry - Memoir: a Re-membering.

    Some words on rejection and the joys of acceptance

    Rejection is intrinsic to the life of a writer. We submit so many writings and applications for grants, residencies and writing-related roles. Frequently, we receive multiple rejections a week.

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