Jane Draycott reads from the medieval dream-poem Pearl and her modern translation of it.
Carole Angier shares the surprises, challenges and pleasures she’s encountered in beginning to write poetry.
Ron Butlin explains the role of the Edinburgh Makar, describing how he came to the job and his varied experiences as a civic poet in the Athens of the North.
Gerry Cambridge speaks with Kona Macphee about his route into writing, living simply and the pleasures of editorship.
Jane Draycott considers 'travelling companions' — the unexpected others that we sometimes find within ourselves when we write.
Miranda France explores one of the great challenges of the writing life — that of finding your voice.
Martina Evans speaks with Julia Copus about her work as a hospital radiographer, the influence of dream lives, and why she’s said ‘no’ to fiction.