Education

July Poetry Surgeries in St. Albans, Hertfordshire

I will again be offering a limited number of one-to-one “Poetry Surgeries” through the UK Poetry Society on Sunday, July 22nd. These one-hour sessions take place in a central location in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, near to parking, train, and bus links. This is a great way to get new perspectives and reinvigorate your writing. So, …

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Young Student Filmmakers Respond to “Buttons”

I received an email the other day that delighted me. A teacher in the UK found “Buttons” online and use it, and the accompanying storybook, to teach both poetry and filmmaking to her year six students. The results are wonderful, showing an understanding of poetic technique, inventiveness, careful observation of the everyday, and a good …

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January Poetry Surgeries in St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Following on from last year’s success, I will again be offering a limited number of one-to-one “Poetry Surgeries” through the UK Poetry Society in St. Albans, Hertfordshire on Sunday, January 31st. This is a great way to get new perspectives and reinvigorate your writing for the coming year. Valerie Morton, author of two full-length collections …

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