The voice you hear when you write

Writing is about hypnotizing yourself into believing in yourself, getting some work done, then unhypnotyzing yourself and going over the … More

Lifesaving Poems: Kenneth Rexroth’s ‘The Advantages of Learning’

The Advantages of Learning I am a man with no ambitions And few friends, wholly incapable Of making a … More

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

‘Hullo,’ says the book. ‘I thought you had gone away.’ ‘I lied,’ says the book. ‘What are you going to … More

‘Hullo!’ says the book. ‘Have we been introduced?’ I say. ‘I’m your new book!’ ‘But I haven’t finished the last … More

Padding down the stairs to make my mid-morning coffee, I become aware of a large black bag lying in the … More

“I like writing best because it’s the hardest art. There are more balls to keep in the air at a … More

I know I am hardly the first to draw parallels between running and writing. But, for what it is worth, … More

This blog is a thrilling ‘Howdunnit?’…possibly. You find me just starting on my fifth murder mystery, you see. I do … More

This blog would be nothing without its readers. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, made a comment or a … More

‘It’s even true of Ted Hughes.’ I look across at the book, whose head is now slumped on my desk, … More

‘Are you going to do one?’ ‘Who let you in?’ ‘Are you?’ The book has its feet up on my … More

When I write, I feel like an armless, legless many with a crayon in his mouth -Kurt Vonnegut A friend … More

One of the great joys of writing this blog in the last year has been to invite some of my … More

Anthony often writes that he is ‘at a Thing.’ I go to Things all the time. Poetry World is full … More

Dear Michael I picked up your book the other day and wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying … More

There is a certain jubilation and truancy at the heart of an inspiration […a] liberation and abundance which is the … More

I arrive late back at the house. It is already dark. The usual reassuring things are there: unopened mail, the … More