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Fruitful Connections Between Race and Ecology in Thinking with Trees

Jason Allen-Paisant is perhaps best known for his celebrated second collection Self-Portrait as Othello, which won the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize in the same year (2023). In this daring ekphrastic experiment, the poet portraits himself as Othello across the urban landscapes of modern London, Paris and Venice. In honour of this historic win, and…

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Write for the Planet: Nature & Climate Change Poetics

COP29 begins & The Guardian highlights the effectiveness of writing in response to the climate crisis: see our upcoming nature & climate change poetry courses! COP29 talks kicked off on Monday 11 November turning global attention toward the climate crisis. A recent Guardian feature spotlighted The Laurel Prize, founded by Simon Armitage and run by us, highlighting Armitage’s commitment…

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How to: Offer Feedback

Expert Poetry Tutor Elizabeth Parker’s guide on how to offer feedback.

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Poetry Queries: Can Poetry Be Taught? 

Sascha Akhtar discusses whether poetry can be taught.

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Spring 2025 – Quick Course Guide

Poetry School Quick Course Guide Spring 2025

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