Read, Watch & Listen
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Dawn Chorus: a collective sound poem
01 June 2022 by
In spring 2021 poet Linda France and sound artist Christo Wallers launched an open call for lines to Dawn Chorus, a collective sound poem for the beginning of the world.
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Murmuration: a collective film poem
31 May 2022 by
A collective poem in a time of climate crisis and coronavirus, by Linda France and Kate Sweeney.
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Hallsong | by John Challis and Christo Wallers
31 May 2022 by
An original film with poetry, commissioned as part of John Challis’ residency at Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Ideas for Positive Change
27 May 2022 by
Ideas for Positive Change is a new series of short talks, presented by Durham University academics. Inspired by the success...
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On Craft and Creativity: Our recommended books to get you writing
26 May 2022 by
We often recommend certain books to writers looking for support and confidence, for insight into writing practice, or for advice...
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Out of Your Head – a new poetry night in Newcastle
20 May 2022 by
Amy Langdown, a dedicated member of our 18-25 writing group in Newcastle, talks about meeting Tod Connor through the scheme...
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Sleep Stories
13 May 2022 by
Sleep Stories is a three-part podcast series, mixing science with story, which is inspired by the contemporary sleep crisis.
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Write Your Novel – with Yvonne Battle-Felton
13 May 2022 by
Write Your Novel is a new 8-part podcast series aimed at helping you, the writer, develop your novel draft.
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Northern Writers’ Awards: Digital Roadshows 2022
11 May 2022 by
Each year we host a series of free Roadshow events, with expert panels offering advice for those hoping to enter...
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In Our Element – with Linda France
06 May 2022 by
A poet’s enquiry into climate change: Linda France talks to activists, engineers, conservationists, academics, poets and musicians around the world to hear their take on the ecological crisis.
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A Blank Page: Being Writer-in-Residence at Seaton Delaval Hall
24 April 2022 by
Poet John Challis reflects on his time as writer-in-residence at Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Creative Journeys in Durham
24 April 2022 by
Stephanie Lyttle and Sam Slatcher travelled the Bishop Line in County Durham, collecting stories from the passengers they met along the way.