Tomorrow on Shaw and Moore (kimmoore30.substack.com), we’ll be publishing ‘Talking to ghosts’, an essay I’ve written about the manuscript I’m finishing, I Know What I Saw. Dr Kim Moore

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Dr Kim Moore and Clare Shaw are the logical poetic evolution of Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley ⚽️🍺🐳.

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Did you know our judge Clare Shaw will read every poem entered? 😍

We can't wait to receive *yours*!

In an inevitable act of lunacy, Dr Kim Moore and I have given birth to Shaw and Moore, our new Substack. For irregular thoughts, essays, podcasts, poetry prompts and other forms of chaos, hit the link (free and paid subscriptions available): kimmoore30.substack.com/p/writing-the-…

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This week, I tutored at Arvon with Anthony Capildeo – guest poet Rachel Mann (Writer) and random cake eating visitor Dr Kim Moore – where we engaged with our wildest, deepest creative selves through mudlarking, moss, play, and the infinite possibilities of form. #poetry

I also celebrated the launch of the 5-day UpFront Survivors Pop Up Space in East Street Arts, Leeds. I talked about the link between healing landscapes and healing ourselves, and we danced! Watch this space for more flash mobs… #poetry #poetry community #worldpoetryday

On Wednesday, I ran the 4th session of our writer’s group for asylum seekers, with participants from Sudan, Syria, Iran... This week, we shared and built stories around colour. See my Insta for more details, and the prompt.
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The Most Northern Poetry Reading?
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I've just finished running a workshop series with Viv Gordon for trans and non-binary survivors of CSA. We supported each other to tell our stories, and shared what we wanted for ourselves and others using Danez Smith’s ‘little prayer’ as a model. #poetry #trans #queerpoets

I'm so utterly thrilled by this!!!!! And yes, in the world of poetry, 51 is YOUNG.

Happy International Women’s Day!
This is from a love poem to women written by 23 six-year olds this morning.

A masterclass in close reading: I’m so grateful for this tender, perceptive review.

I received this yesterday. It made me happy.

If a writer's work has touched you, let them know. It means so much. #amwriting #poetry #poetry community

Last week I went to Carlisle to spend all day writing with children aged 5-11. We had some wonderful chats about animals, where we come from, using our voices, and developing our own ‘Portable Paradises’ (like Roger Robinson). Here's one of the poems. See my Insta for the exercise.

Brilliant panel discussion from Ian Duhig FRSL Jane Yeh Clare Shaw & Liv Torc on poetry & festivals from Society of Authors

Free Society of Authors online event tomorrow, 11am - Ian Duhig, Liv Torc, Jane Yeh and me. Looks ace, bring your own biscuits.
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356 artists and ecologists signed our open letter opposing the proposal to build England's biggest wind farm on the Walshaw Moor Estate causing catastrophic ecological and cultural damage. For more info, read saverestorewalshawmoor.wordpress.com

I'm incredibly proud to be taking part in Sophie Olsen's book launch -and the final event of the SH+ME project - tomorrow.

Free, in-person, central London - a handful of tickets remaining, via the link.

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just a handful of places left on this course ... me and Anthony V Capildeo - and guest reader Rachel Mann - helping you to hone your wildest creative selves in Hebden Bridge, March 25-29th

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You can grab one of the remaining tickets here (free but must register)
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