A month in the life of a poetry editor…
I will be posting this blog diary for just over a month, starting in early January, to give you a fly-on-the-wall view of our process as editors and Bournemouth Writing Prize poetry judges. I'll post the newer entries at the top, so if you're joining me halfway through, and want to read chronologically, please scroll to the bottom and work your way up…
Photo Credit: Solid Imagery at the BWF 2024
Meet Nicole Durman …
We interviewed Nicole Durman to find out what inspired her to write poetry about her career as a nurse in A&E and hospice care.
Photo Credit: Solid Imagery at the BWF 2024
Ghosts of Nightshifts Past
We’re delighted to announce that we have chosen Nicole Durman’s poetry collection, ‘Ghosts of Nightshifts Past’, for publication in 2025. Her poems rose to the top of our submissions shortlist.
Photograph: Solid Imagery
Reflections on our first submissions window…
Our submissions window was a great success.
Here, we announce our shortlist of the poets we are considering for publication in 2025.
It’s time to open the window …
Dithering Chaps are proud to announce the imminent opening of our submissions window, to find poets to publish in 2025.
Dithering Does Local (& Goes Global!)
Our very own D G Herring was invited to lead a writing exercise on the subject of trees, as part of C W Blackburn’s Words for Wellbeing writing workshop. As you’ll see, David was very impressed by the creativity he found there …
Louise Walker
We are thrilled to say Louise Walker’s collection of poetry will form part of the Dithering Chaps catalogue this year. Read more here …
Ravenser Odd (a poem by Michael Daniels)
We love being inspired by the work of other creatives so this month’s blog is about a wonderful chapbook we were given, which marries form and content in an exquisite way.
Destination Bulgaria!
Our next published poet will be Anne Peterson and we took the opportunity to quiz her on the reason she chose to write her chapbook on the subject of Bulgaria.
Money, money, money
Our lead editor, Gena, explains that, although our focus is the promotion of new poetic talent, we also have to keep an eye on the financial side of publishing …
Gifts of the Dark
We’ve handed over this month’s blog to our latest published poet, Simon Bowden, who gives us an insight into his creative process and inspiration for Gifts of the Dark.
Join the celebration!
We haven’t been around long, but already have much to celebrate - this month’s blog is about what we have achieved so far and offers you the invitation to get involved in our success story …
Ethical Dilemmas
Our initial blog covers the moral maze facing publishers when the subject of their books is contentious or potentially controversial, using the decision-making process behind publishing ‘The Sheliand’ as a case study