Working The Blanks: First Poem In Progress

2018 is well underway, as is the research and writing I am doing as poet-in-residence at the Pen Museum.

The research I carried out during the first few months of my residency has provided me with a rich bank of ideas, which I am now delving into as I begin to craft the poems. The areas I want to explore are broad, ranging from the factory and its products, to the museum and its visitors; I want to reflect both intangible things, such as experiences and memories, and real objects, like the pen nibs themselves. I want to tell as much of the Museum's story as possible, by engaging with everything from the people and the period, to the place and, of course, the pens.

Working The Blanks: Week One

As the first week of my poetry residency comes to an end, I'd just like to write a brief summary of the goals I've set myself, the things I've learnt, and the hopes I have for future weeks. I was made to feel  welcome straight away, and I'm really happy with the start that I've made.

Working The Blanks: Introduction

'Working The Blanks'

Becoming Poet-in-Residence at the Pen Museum