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From first draft to publication

by Robin Houghton on November 27, 2013

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Something of an experiment today. I love seeing those handwritten drafts of famous poems, with the crossings out and alterations, such as this version of Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum…

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Nice to end the week with an acceptance

by Robin Houghton on November 22, 2013

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Although I was delighted to hear that Antiphon is taking a poem of mine for the next issue, for a moment I had a panic because it’s a piece I’ve altered…

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At Ty Newydd, part 1

by Robin Houghton on October 17, 2013

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We’re halfway through the Ty Newydd poetry ‘masterclass’ with Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke, I’m writing this at 5am because my mind won’t relax, so here are my thoughts…

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A couple of rejections this week – oh well

by Robin Houghton on August 18, 2013

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Two rejections this week – firstly, a ruthlessly perky email from Mslexia regarding their poetry comp (subject line “Better luck next time!”) – I suppose it’s good to be told…

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Where my poetry pocket money has been going

by Robin Houghton on June 3, 2013

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June 3rd and I think I’ve already blown my poetry pocket money for this month. First of all I’ve subscribed to Poetry London which I’ve been meaning to do for…

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Super excited

by Robin Houghton on March 13, 2013

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… to actually make it onto a prizewinners list (The New Writer Poetry Prize 2012). The poem in question was one that had been through eight drafts over several months,…

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