Last time we discussed a number of different poetry reading and writing myths and demonstrated how they were all untrue. Poetry’s a big field, and there’s a lot of material. read more…
People have been writing poetry since written language was first developed, and they were telling poetic stories long before that. It’s no great surprise, then, that the form has accumulated. read more…
We are proud as punch to announce our new PoetsIN Ambassador, photographer and all round nice chap, Peter Watt. Want to know more about him and what clicks his shutter?. read more…
I thought I’d share something I wrote a few months after Sammie and I (Paul Chambers) started going to HMP Peterborough each week to give creative writing workshops. By the. read more…
Rehabilitation is surely better than punishment? This morning, whilst skimming Twitter on our PoetsIN account, I came across a story shared by a popular morning chat show. They had a. read more…
PoetsIN Beyond the Walls Our work in prison doesn’t stop the second we pass the prison walls. We continue to develop the words of the residents by creating gorgeous designs. read more…
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The Myths and Realities of Poetry Reading and Writing – Part 2
Last time we discussed a number of different poetry reading and writing myths and demonstrated how they were all untrue. Poetry’s a big field, and there’s a lot of material. read more…
The Myths and Realities of Poetry Reading and Writing – Part 1
People have been writing poetry since written language was first developed, and they were telling poetic stories long before that. It’s no great surprise, then, that the form has accumulated. read more…
Meet PoetsIN Ambassador, Peter Watt
We are proud as punch to announce our new PoetsIN Ambassador, photographer and all round nice chap, Peter Watt. Want to know more about him and what clicks his shutter?. read more…
Re: habit – A poem by Co-Founder Paul
I thought I’d share something I wrote a few months after Sammie and I (Paul Chambers) started going to HMP Peterborough each week to give creative writing workshops. By the. read more…
Rehabilitating Archaic Views
Rehabilitation is surely better than punishment? This morning, whilst skimming Twitter on our PoetsIN account, I came across a story shared by a popular morning chat show. They had a. read more…
Beyond the Prison Walls
PoetsIN Beyond the Walls Our work in prison doesn’t stop the second we pass the prison walls. We continue to develop the words of the residents by creating gorgeous designs. read more…