tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56899115105645508202026-04-12T07:20:51.195+01:00Somerset Writersa bountiful mixture of writing from the Somerset Writers group....plus past exploits...writing exercises...eventsPolly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-50105014540938608002013-01-21T17:11:00.004+00:002013-01-21T17:12:43.123+00:00Ash Dickinson - Poetry at the Brewhouse
Poetry at The Brewhouse kicks off on 7 February 2013. The featured poet for
February is the internationally known performance poet, Ash
Dickinson.
They say he's a 'master of stand-up poetry'. Don't
know what stand-up poetry is? It's where the poet stands up without a crib or
prompt and entertains the audience. This man is entertaining. Hilariously
serious one minute; deadly Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-70171852659395825602012-12-12T10:55:00.001+00:002012-12-12T10:55:26.887+00:00Freefall Writing CompetitionFreefall Writing Competition....In her forthcoming book, Writing Without a Parachute: The Art of Freefall, Barbara Turner-Vesselago sets out the method by which she has helped hundreds of people worldwide to develop a new relationship with writing through deepening what she calls the aspect of 'surrender' in the writing process.
1. Pick a prompt from this list, if you wish:
a) A sound Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-4519160187800404072012-11-19T21:10:00.002+00:002012-11-19T21:15:40.293+00:00Introducing Merac and HowardI'd like to bring your attention to a new blog from the world of MR W.... Introducing 'Merac and Howard', perhaps the most odd characters you will ever come across. Their dull, macabre lives will be published on the blog 'Merac & Howard' in instalments so sign up now so you don't miss out on the latest grimy fingerprint of their sad little world, smeared onto your cotton bedsheets....Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-72710806302775889452012-11-15T17:55:00.006+00:002012-11-15T17:55:43.803+00:00Little House Short Story competitionLittle House Short Story Competition
For stories up to 2,000 words.
First prize £100 and a full critiqueFive runners up also receive a critique of their submission.Deadline: December 31st 2012Entry fee: £5.00 Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-65496862368607092752012-11-15T10:37:00.000+00:002012-11-15T10:37:00.228+00:002013 Bristol Short Story PrizeThe Bristol Short Story Prize 2013 is now open. Stories can be entered online or by post and the closing date for entries is midnight (BST) on 30th April 2013. Please read the 2013 BSSP rules before entering. The judging panel will be chaired by editor and literary consultant, Ali Reynolds, a former editor at Random House.Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-56411752976662718522012-10-03T17:17:00.004+01:002012-10-03T17:17:56.134+01:00Any script writers out there? This one's for you....
BBC Writers Room submissionsPolly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-348556673047310812012-09-12T10:40:00.000+01:002012-09-12T10:40:08.614+01:00Autumn Reading ChallengeLast year I set myself the challenge of reading all the shortlisted books from the Man Booker Prize Shortlist. I managed to read them all, largely because I had a holiday during that time and can always read more when I'm not side-tracked by daily business. Even though some weren't the kind of books I'd normally choose to read, I have to say I&Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-9122722910019693832012-09-12T10:23:00.003+01:002012-09-12T10:23:26.810+01:002012 Bridport Prize Winners NotifiedPerhaps one of the most prestigious writing competitions, we await the results....due to be announced on October 14th 2012. See The Bridport Prize website.Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-75436916929289887472012-07-05T10:46:00.000+01:002012-07-05T10:46:03.885+01:00Newspaper Taxis: Poetry After the BeatlesThe Beatles changed popular culture in an era when popular culture was changing the world, high culture and low culture blending to become our culture.
We are looking for poems that exist only because The Beatles did, but come after, going beyond hagiography and reminiscence to capture what made them a vital force, at the forefront of creative and social change.
The editors of ‘The Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-34458086498595787752012-06-18T22:33:00.000+01:002012-06-18T22:33:07.601+01:00Watchet Summertime Week - performance poets wanted!
Pete Stevenson is organising a 'Busking' day for the Watchet Summertime Week (see website for more details of whats on - watchetsummertime.btck.co.uk) on August 13th. He is asking musicians etc to do a stint on the day and also anyone who does performance poetry if they would be interested. He is clear that he wants very performance style stuff (no agonising!!) as whoever does it Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-45026802058760865762012-05-19T10:59:00.001+01:002012-05-19T10:59:33.200+01:00POEM: For HarryI have written this poem for my future Godson's Christening in June- any feedback appreciated...Thanks Polly x
June the 3rd and someone, somewhere seeks light.
And we are at the beginning,
Out of an old answer comes a question.
Will I promise to teach you what I know?
No. I will not promise you one thing.
I will point towards the light through the leaves and hope you see beyond the sky.
IPolly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-10638764003734766922012-05-19T10:32:00.002+01:002012-05-19T10:32:07.850+01:00Bradninch Music and Literary Festival in DevonPoetry Workshop and Reading at the Bradninch Music and Lit Festival in Devon that might be of interest. See website for details. Bradninch is a lovely old village, not very far from Cullompton in Devon.
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE from 11am to 1pm, POETRY WORSHOP with GENISTA LEWES in the WHITE LION PUB, BRADNINCH, DEVON. READING takes place from 5pm to 6pm.
There will be Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-68920922995135271512012-05-19T10:13:00.000+01:002012-05-19T10:25:13.760+01:00New FREE Magazine - OUT NOW..LAMP (Literature, Arts, Music, Performance) is a new FREE magazine edited by Lionel Ward of Brendon Books, Bath Place, Taunton. It includes a poetry section. Brendon BooksPolly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-60801867434261340992012-04-18T11:16:00.000+01:002012-04-18T11:16:17.353+01:00Poetry London Competition - closing soonPoetry London Competition
1st Prize £1000
plus publication in the magazine
Judge: Neil Astley
click on the title above for more details...Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-69850300154267651232012-04-18T11:13:00.000+01:002012-04-18T11:13:25.326+01:00About a DogWe found a dog in our free period.
Decided it was lost, named it Alec,
looked under its tail to check.
Suddenly we were children faced with a decision.
We walked away, Alec followed.
Alec didn't look like a biter;
no collar; clean paws; no frothing at the mouth
i.e. rabies free.
The policewoman asked us questions,
we said, "His name's Alec".
He stared a betrayal at us - wagged his tail.
We had Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-57817978144082862202012-04-03T14:38:00.000+01:002012-04-03T14:38:47.606+01:00IF YOU'RE A POET - DON'T MISS THIS ON 14TH APRIL!Getting Your Poetry Published: A Seminar Session with Neil Astley
Organisation: B&NES Arts Development
Date: Saturday 14 April, 10.30am-12.30pm
Price: £10, £8 concessions
Venue: BRLSI, Queens Square, BA1 2HN
Book Now!
Neil Astley of Bloodaxe Books offers a nuts-and-bolts examination of the whys and wherefores of getting your poetry published in books and magazines.
This seminar led by Neil Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-84079851624353561262012-04-03T14:30:00.000+01:002012-04-03T14:30:28.801+01:00News from Fire River PoetsAfter the wonderful assortment of poetry at our March reading with the uplifting poems of Rose Flint alongside our usual variety of open mic offerings which were all shades from dark to light, from fun to disturbing, we offer our usual mix of poetry and discussion at our poetry cafe on 5 April.
All we ask is that you bring along a poem of your own that you would like to read and be prepared to Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-47971819691202378632012-03-13T20:33:00.000+00:002012-03-13T20:33:09.962+00:00Yeovil Literary Prize 2012OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOVELISTS,, POETS AND SHORT STORY WRITERS SIGNIFICANT PRIZES!!
JUDGED BY PROFESSIONAL WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS
Novelists, can't find a competition with a category for you? Look no further! The YEOVIL LITERARY PRIZE is just waiting for you! It's open to poets and short story writers as well as novelists,
There are three categories:
THE NOVEL
Please send the synopsis with opening Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-57341881763102861962012-02-28T14:51:00.002+00:002012-02-28T14:51:59.352+00:00Andrew Motion - at the Brewhouse, TauntonThe Brewhouse 35th Birthday Celebrations
Thursday 29 March
7.45pm
Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate (1999-2009), introduces Silver, his eagerly awaited sequel to Treasure Island, featuring a cast of noble seamen, murderous pirates and tales of love, valour and terrible cruelty.
He also reads from his latest book of poems, The Cinder Path (Faber), which was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award for Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-29509170676312098482012-02-24T15:49:00.000+00:002012-02-24T15:49:16.087+00:00Write on at The HolburneBath Festivals' Write Team are taking over the Holburne Museum during the Festival and have a series of events aimed at 12-18 year olds wanting to get a taste of the world of writing and publishing. Starting on Monday 5 March, each session will look at a different aspect of the writing process, from how to find inspiration; to cultivating and structuring your work, as well as the editing process Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-14261771413604169652012-02-24T15:44:00.000+00:002012-02-24T15:44:40.171+00:00To dancers, artists, musicians, yogis: Movement Arts Retreat BrazilMovement Arts Retreat Brazil! June 2012
If you’re creative and have a love of dance, yoga, walking and kayaking then consider escaping to Brazil on our 10 day retreat set in one of the most beautiful and inspiring places in the world. This isolated island is covered by tropical rainforest and hosts over 100 secluded beaches to enjoy whilst relaxing in 5 star accommodation.
Activities include Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-29246008066229355632012-02-15T11:57:00.000+00:002012-02-15T11:57:01.059+00:00Poetry at The BrewhouseHaving got their 2012 season of poetry events at The Brewhouse off to a flying start, Fire River Poets are delighted to announce that the guest poet for their reading on Thursday 1 March will be Rose Flint. Chairman of Fire River Poets, John Stuart, said “It is a great pleasure to welcome a poet to read for us who, though not a native, lives in Somerset and celebrates the natural world with such Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-52915577705707862492012-02-05T20:47:00.000+00:002012-02-05T20:47:07.298+00:00Getting Your Poetry PublishedGetting Your Poetry Published: A Seminar Session with Neil Astley
Organisation: B&NES ARTS DEVELOPMENT
Date: SATURDAY 14 APRIL, 10.30AM-12.30PM
Price: £10, £8 CONCESSIONS
Venue: BRLSI, QUEENS SQUARE, BA1 2HN
Book Now!
Neil Astley of Bloodaxe Books offers a nuts-and-bolts examination of the whys and wherefores of getting your poetry published in books and magazines.
This seminar led by Neil Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-55642447029737345302012-02-05T20:39:00.000+00:002012-02-05T20:39:23.088+00:00Staying Alive, Being Alive and Being HumanStaying Alive, Being Alive and Being Human
Organisation: B&NES ARTS DEVELOPMENT
Date: SATURDAY 14 APRIL, 7.30PM
Price: £8, £6.50 CONCESSIONS
Venue: BRLSI, QUEENS SQUARE, BA1 2HN
Book Now!
Editor, Neil Astley and poet, Sara-Jane Arbury, present poems from Bloodaxe Books’ recent best-selling anthology Being Human.
Neil Astley, editor Bloodaxe Books, and poet Sara-Jane Arbury present Being Human,Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689911510564550820.post-37483376721573761622012-02-01T21:02:00.000+00:002012-02-01T21:02:01.264+00:00Book now for the next Writing Events Bath WorkshopSunday March 4th New Oriel Hall 10am-1pm £38
Tricia Wastvedt on Dialogue and Editing - places limited - book via paypal on the website.
Tricia Wastvedt is author of The River (long listed for the Orange Prize) and The German Boy. She is also an editor and a tutor on the Bath Spa University BA and MA in Creative Writing. She says:
"When characters talk, the reader hears live action. But good Polly Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06122854654304684972noreply@blogger.com0