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Artist on artist: Raymond Antrobus on the irreplaceable Benjamin Zephaniah
The multi-award-winning poet shares his personal lifelong connection with the hugely popular figure once dubbed ‘the people’s laureate’.
Roger McGough: ‘poetry was never something I set out to do, it just happened’
The much treasured poet discusses music, muses and the impact of The Mersey Sound in this in-depth interview.
Artist on artist: Leïla Slimani on the ‘influential’ Pedro Almodóvar
The internationally bestselling author shares her fandom for the film director she loves so much she ‘would worship even just a sock of his’.
Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake
The author and illustrator behind the hugely successful Tom Gates series shares her love for the ‘extraordinary artistry’ of Quentin Blake.
How I create… with writer Ella McLeod
The YA author on exploring every idea, loving what she does and finding creative inspiration when she least intends to.
How I create... with poet and playwright Inua Ellams
Which tools are vital to a poet? Find out as Inua Ellams shares his creative process.
5 things to know about TS Eliot's The Waste Land
If you’re yet to discover what’s considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century, we’ve put together a helpful summary.
Olga Ravn: ‘I’m very mistrustful of writers who don’t read’
An in-depth interview with celebrated Danish writer Olga Ravn on her new book The Wax Child and how ‘all language holds a view of the world’.
Arts unravelled: how are book awards decided?
How are awards for books and poems decided? We spoke to three literary prize organisations to find out.
Artist on artist: Simon Armitage on the ‘exceptional’ yet ‘overlooked’ Bill Nelson
The Poet Laureate finally shares his appreciation and admiration for ‘maverick’ guitarist, musician and fellow Yorkshireman Bill Nelson.
How I create… with writer and multidisciplinary artist Tice Cin
The award-winning writer and all-round creative discusses believing in ideas, being brave and finding your own success.
Who is poetry collective Femina Culpa?
Introducing the new all-woman poetry collective that are as much one for the past as they are one for the future.