Procrastination Station #59: Happy 2010!
Happy 2010 to all my readers! I can’t believe we’re already ushering in a new decade — it feels like two minutes ago that my 13-year-old self brought in the new millennium… what happened? I hope the Noughties have been as action-packed and fulfilling for all of you as they have been for me. Now! It’s been ages since I did a Procrastination Station post, so without further ado… Happy New Year!
I LOVE this ever-expanding video series in which people on the street answer the question “What is poetry?”
Terrible poetry jokes from McSweeney’s.
It’s ages ago now, but I loved the story of the phone box library.
A fab SPL podcast with one third of the awesome Edinburgh-based Chemical Poets.
Will pointed me in the direction of these two great poems by Kim Addonizio — thanks!
Thanks too to Bram (another Chemical Poet) who recently introduced me to Ross Sutherland — here’s one of his poems, originally posted at peony moon.
The new issue of Sparkbright is out!
Hey editors — go easy on young poets! Here’s why!
I really loved this ImprovEverywhere stunt!
37 things you should never apologise for, and why. Sound advice.
A brief note on the importance of proofreading from the hilarious Rejectionist.
& what ONS readers/former Featured Poets/friends have been up to recently!: Incredible new work from Heather Bell // Scene setting with McGuire // Matt Haigh at a handful of stones // New from Alex Williamson // Open house at Swiss’ place // Regina Green featured at Escape Into Life // A cool cut-up from Stephen Nelson // A seasonal poem from Tom Rendell at a handful of stones
All best for 2010! Have a great New Year weekend!
Don’t forget to visit The Read This Store, and its sister store, Edinburgh Vintage!
Tags: 2010, advice for young writers, happy 2010, happy new year, new year, procrastination station, publishing, resources for young writers, young poets
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:28 am
Claire- I really love your PS’s!
And thanks for the hat tip, my friend. I was really happy about that pub!
And I love, love, love Heather Bell’s work- gah!
x
January 4th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Thanks Claire and Regina!
-H.