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What’s inspired me recently, and a writing/submissions update

by Robin Houghton on April 19, 2017
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I’m not spending a great deal of time at the computer at the moment – can only blame the marvellous good weather! I’m in admiration of those taking part in NaPoWriMo this month, such as Jayne…

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News round-up: the good, the bad & the ugly

by Robin Houghton on March 3, 2017
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Facebook blackout – the verdict It’s now been two months since I stopped checking in with Facebook and I’m enjoying the freedom it’s given me. I’ve been writing, little by…

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TS Eliot prize readings programme
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TS Eliot Prize – workshop & readings

by Robin Houghton on January 16, 2017
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Katy Evans-Bush‘s TS Eliot shortlist workshop is fast becoming an institution. Now in its sixth year, it’s a fine precursor to the Prize readings which take place the following day,…

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End of year gratitude & resolutions

by Robin Houghton on December 30, 2016
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Is this the blogging equivalent of the Christmas round robin? If so, I confess I rather like receiving them. I honestly quite like reading about relatives of relatives I’ve never…

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Quick 2016 submissions stats overview

by Robin Houghton on December 23, 2016
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I have a much longer ‘end of year’ post lined up but for now I thought I’d post a quick subs update for this year. 40 poems submitted to 11…

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Seven questions for poets #5 – Ian Humphreys

by Robin Houghton on September 1, 2016
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Today’s poet ready for a grilling is Ian Humphreys. I met Ian on the Ty Newydd masterclass we did a couple of years ago. He and I were in a…

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Submissions windows open & poetry competition deadlines

by Robin Houghton on August 17, 2016
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Windows Just checking which magazines have re-opened their windows (must’ve been hot in there) and have found the following: The Stinging Fly is open until Aug 31st (postal submissions) or…

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Some poetry readings etc in next two weeks…

by Robin Houghton on June 29, 2016
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Just a quick shout out for some poetry readings & events coming up in the next couple of weeks … we’re always being told how people turn to poetry in…

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UPDATED – List of poetry magazine submissions windows

by Robin Houghton on March 28, 2016
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**UPDATED 28-4-16 – new listings in red, with thanks to those who have contributed.** Many UK poetry magazines have now adopted the ‘submissions window’ model, and it can be tricky…

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The rejections behind poem acceptances

by Robin Houghton on March 24, 2016
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Apparently I’m well known for broadcasting my rejections, but that’s no reason not to tell of the acceptances. Just when I was thinking I’d lost my way (the second half of…

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