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S4 Ep6: Clare Shaw, Poet

S4 Ep6: Clare Shaw, Poet

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Today on Calder Navigation, we're delighted to have acclaimed poet, Clare Shaw, with us.

Clare has been featured in numerous anthologies, has four collections published by Bloodaxe, has written and presented for BBC Radio 3 and 4, and they also lead workshops for Wordsworth Grassmere, the Royal Literary Fund, and the Arvon Foundation.

Beyond poetry, Clare is dedicated to using writing for social change, leading projects across the UK and engaging communities through creative initiatives.

Join us as we explore Clare's inspiring journey, their belief in the revolutionary power of language, and their love of moss, slugs and snails! Clare also shares some wonderful practical tips on how to begin your poetry writing journey. Grab a pen and paper and join us.

Links from the episode:
  • Clare’s website www.clareshaw.co.uk
  • St Augustine’s (writers refuge group) https://www.staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk
  • Kathryn Bevis https://poems.poetrysociety.org.uk/poets/kathryn-bevis/
  • Aracelis Girmay https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/aracelis-girmay

Find out about Curious Motion:
  • Our website
  • @curiousmotion_
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