I don’t care if people like my work. What matters to me is staying true to my voice. In my latest piece, I dive into how I stopped chasing approval and embraced raw, unapologetic honesty in my poetry. #Poetry#WritingCommunity#Authenticitythebrokenspine.co.uk/2024/09/29/w...
As a poet, I’ve reached a point where I no longer care about how people react to my work. What I care about is staying true to my voice. I don’t write safe
Writing isn’t about pleasing readers; it’s about staying true to your voice. In his latest piece, @alanparry83.bsky.social#Poetry#WritingCommunity#Authenticitythebrokenspine.co.uk/2024/09/29/w...
As a poet, I’ve reached a point where I no longer care about how people react to my work. What I care about is staying true to my voice. I don’t write safe
I'm delivering a workshop on poetry and domesticity today, the second time I've delivered this, It's a real pleasure watching writers develop new work in front of me. I have a workshop in the pipeline, writing the night, which encourages writers to look at loneliness, vice, death and rebellion.
Thanks, Alan! For this, and for all you do to promote poets and poetry.
One of our teachers used to tie boys to the locker doors along one wall of the classroom . But only when provoked ... #PoemsAbout#School@alanparry83.bsky.social#poem#poetry#poetrycommunity
Here's the latest Alan Parry Speaks to... interview, with the brilliant @judemarr.bsky.socialalanparrywriter.co.uk/2024/09/22/a...
Sent a speculative email about my MS WIP to a dream press today. Never done this before. Cheeky, but respectful.
I'm looking for your favourite poetry presses here on blue sky. Comment with recs please. Much love! I have a lot of work that needs a home.