Creative & practical resources from experienced full-time poet Matt Abbott.
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Highly Commended in the Forward Prizes
Yesterday, my poem Lost, Somewhere Between was named on the Highly Commended list for the Best Single Poem - Performed category in the Forward Prizes. Here are some thoughts on prize culture generally and that poem specifically.
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Working with an editor on your manuscript
Essay #13 in the series on creating and publishing a poetry collection
No matter how much you’ve pored over your manuscript, another pair of eyes is essential before it reaches publication. So, here’s some insight into working with an edit...
10 poetry prompts to welcome autumn
7 prompts for everybody & 3 for paid subscribers
I know, I can’t believe it either. I’ve just been to Home Bargains and their ‘Seasonal’ aisle was two thirds Halloween, one third Christmas. Autumn is officially on the horizon. So, here are...
On submitting my collection for typesetting
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In December, it’ll be 20 years since I first performed a poem on stage. Last week, I submitted my début (adult) collection for typesetting. This is where my head’s at.
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There are six key questi...
Reflecting on the 2025/26 academic year
What does it tell us about poetry, about being a poet, and about the world?
For this week’s post, I’ve gathered some reflections on the 2025/26 academic year. These will be useful for those of you who work (or aim to work) in schools, but...
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Poet and novelist from Wakefield, UK. Working-class. AuDHD.
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