Digital Poet-in-Residence with The Poetry Business

I was thrilled to be invited to be Digital Poet in Residence for The Poetry Business for the month of February. I chose to use this paid residency time to explore February as a month of change, a transition between winter and spring, as well as writing from my walks around the canals and industrial areas of Manchester.

My first post was 'Shadows and Sky', a collaboration with January's Poet in Residence, Jasmine Gray. 

For my second post, I created 'Writing the Spaces Between', a series of writing prompts using my photos. These were shared on the Poetry Business' website, and on their social media. 

For my third post, I wrote a personal essay, 'Wandering and writing - What I've Learnt', sharing my experience in the form of writing tips. This one took me a while to pin down, and I'm proud of the final result.

My fourth and final post was 'My February Diary'. I kept a nature diary every day, documenting signs of spring, from changes in temperature and light, to seeing crocuses, bats, and a heron. It helped me to be aware of my surroundings, and feel connected to nature, even in the city. I hope it inspires readers to try something similar.