In the literary context, I love a bit of murder. Witnessing such a heinous act being planned and carried out is fascinating. So my eyes lit up when I saw a story called `The Victim’ in a bookshop.
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On procrastination
Like most, I have witnessed myself lose hours and hours on trivial matters. Brain-dead trawling of YouTube, checking social media every thirty seconds. These patterns have afflicted… Read more “On procrastination”
A note on Joan Baez.
Sometimes one finds an artist and wonders, “why has it taken me so long to find this person?” The aforementioned musician is one of these examples. For… Read more “A note on Joan Baez.”
Poem: `Barricade’
A saturated paper ball has been flung against this wall. The soggy matter, as a solvent, remained dried, then crisped, on the face of brick; droplets from… Read more “Poem: `Barricade’”
New publication: Under the Radar
I am elated to announce that my poem, `Goes’ has been published in the marvellous Under the Radar magazine. I cheekily declare that you can get a… Read more “New publication: Under the Radar”
5 ways to write more
Set goals. Last year, I promised myself that I’d write a poem per week. At the end of 2017, I had 48 poems. 48 more than the… Read more “5 ways to write more”
Indie publishers #2: Caketrain
I have long loved Pittsburgh-based Caketrain, publisher of books and a literary magazine. Which is why I was (and am) crestfallen when they went on hiatus a few… Read more “Indie publishers #2: Caketrain”
Novel writing challenge
“Abandon the idea that you are ever going to finish. Lose track of the 400 pages and write just one page for each day. It helps.” —… Read more “Novel writing challenge”
Poetry news: Live Canon first collection prize
I am delighted to say that I have been shortlisted for the 2017 Live Canon first collection competition. In addition to reaching the shortlist, there is something else… Read more “Poetry news: Live Canon first collection prize”
Indie publishers #1: Bluemoose books
In 2018, I want to seek out more titles published by independent publishers. In the UK, there is a staggering amount of quality presses, who publish writers… Read more “Indie publishers #1: Bluemoose books”
RICHY CAMPBELL 