#NaBloPoMo 2 – My tribe of one

There I was with my friend, on my second cup of tea. He had just asked me why I do … More

#NaBloPoMo 1 – I am lazy

You write a blog post every day since the middle of July. It goes fine. But just as you begin … More

This isn’t about numbers, but my relationship with them. It isn’t about giving you a figure. (By the time you … More

This is the opening question and answer to an interview with Paul Clyne of Poetry Spotlight, published today. With thanks … More

Nothing much is happening. The book has gone out for the evening, leaving me alone, with, well, just me. I … More

Yesterday I listened to a dialogue between Debbie Millman and Seth Godin on art-making, resistance, anxiety, how the internet has changed … More

because of the words and because of the books because of the woman in the anorak at the swimming baths … More

In preparation for this year’s Aldeburgh Poetry Festival I was asked some questions about my blogging by Festival programmer Dean … More

A year ago I had a relapse of my cancer. Except I didn’t. For a week or so I knew … More

Below is a collection of my blog posts for the 2014 Aldeburgh Poetry Festival. I will update it as I … More

It all started with two remarks, one by a friend, the other by a stranger at work. ß The friend’s … More

I was asked the other day which poetry blogs I read. Over the next few posts I will be sharing … More

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted … More