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So when is the editing done?

by Robin Houghton on May 26, 2015

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A quiet morning, so I’m taking the time to go through all the hurriedly-filed poems and get organised, as I want to send a few more submissions out – to…

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A short post about long poems

by Robin Houghton on May 19, 2015

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Next month, Long Poem Magazine opens its submissions window. So if you have a poem or two more than 75 lines long, now’s your chance. I think I can safely…

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A poetry Spring clean

by Robin Houghton on May 11, 2015

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I’m finally getting myself back on track after two weeks of Jury Service. There are blogs to attend to, email updates to send, all manner of poetry admin for Telltale…

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Finding new homes

by Robin Houghton on April 10, 2015

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I’m currently in the middle of what the meedja likes to tell us is one of life’s most stressful times – moving house. I’ve managed to weather the others (divorce,…

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News round-up: poetry submissions, readings etc

by Robin Houghton on April 1, 2015

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Just a quick update… I haven’t been blogging as much lately as I am knee-deep in a job, and paid work must be paid attention to! But a few things…

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Poetry submissions – stats for last 6 months, stocktake

by Robin Houghton on February 25, 2015

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Just a quick update on my poetry submissions, in case you’re interested – I know people often like a comparison, and while those “I’m delighted to announce…” successes are all very nice…

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Breaking this week (poetry and tech)

by Robin Houghton on February 11, 2015

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The eagle-eyed reader of this blog may have noticed a few wee changes in the look of it. Yes, I’ve changed the Theme, but it all happened rather more quickly…

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A model rejection letter

by Robin Houghton on January 28, 2015

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The other day I received an email rejection letter from Rattle, an excellent US magazine I both subscribe to and aspire to being published in. So yes, it was a blow to have my poems rejected. But I didn’t feel dejected. Here’s why. Editor Tim Green sends out what I can only describe as a model rejection letter.

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A writing retreat, and other treats

by Robin Houghton on January 19, 2015

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I always think of January as being a bit dreary, so it tends to be the time of year I make plans for things to look forward to. Number one…

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Submissions – to enquire or not to enquire?

by Robin Houghton on December 8, 2014

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First of all a huge thank you to Matthew Stewart of Rogue Strands who has once again mentioned my blog in his ‘Best UK Poetry Blogs of the Year’ roundup.…

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