Creative Writing Programme: Poetry Celebration In brief Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Readers - Ryan van Winkle (Writer in Residence, University of Edinburgh), Jane McKie ('Carnation Lily Lily Rose'), Patrick Errington ('The Swailing') Highlights - Readings from the poets, books for signing, refreshments Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event Join us as we toast the launch of Jane McKie’s collection, Carnation Lily Lily Rose, just released from Blue Diode Press; the launch of Patrick James Errington’s new collection, the swailing, out now with McGill-Queens University Press; and as we bid a very tearful farewell to our intrepid Writer in Residence, Ryan Van Winkle. There will be readings from all three poets, books for signing, wine and nibbles, and a chance to catch up with many familiar faces. Doors open at 6pm with readings starting shortly thereafter. About the poets Jane McKie has previous poetry collections with Cinnamon, Mariscat, and Polygon, and a new collection, Carnation Lily Lily Rose, with Blue Diode. With Shore Poets, she facilitates poetry readings and music in Edinburgh. A Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh and an Edinburgh Futures Institute Fellow, she is interested in collaboration across forms, writes with 12, a collective of women writers, and Edinburgh’s genre spoken word group, Writers’ Bloc. Jane teaches both poetry and fiction, focusing on concrete poetry and artists’ books, Surrealism, visual art and poetry, digital art/poetry, writing speculative fiction, and interdisciplinary studies. Read Jane's staff profile Patrick James Errington is the author of Glean (2018), Field Studies (2019), and the swailing (2023). He is also the translator of PJ Harvey’s The Hollow of the Hand (2017), Hamid Tibouchi’s collection Veins (forthcoming) and the philosopher E.M. Cioran’s Notebooks (forthcoming). His work has received numerous prizes, including the Poetry International Prize and the Bronwen Wallace Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. As Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh, Patrick teaches writing, translation, and literary theory, and conducts research in writing, neuroaesthetics, and their impacts on mental health, education, and ecology. Read Patrick's staff profile Ryan Van Winkle is an author, artist and producer based in Edinburgh. His second collection, The Good Dark, won the Saltire Society’s 2015 Poetry Book of the Year award. He is currently Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh and the Schools Writer in Residence for the Citizen project at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. His poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, Modern Poetry in Translation and New Writing Scotland. He was awarded the Jessie Kesson fellowship at Moniack Mhor in 2018. Read Ryan's staff profile How to attend This event is free, and everyone is welcome. Spaces are limited, so please register through Eventbrite. Register for free on Eventbrite Are you interested in Creative Writing at LLC? Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, our one-year, full-time taught masters programme is tailored towards your practice in either fiction or poetry. Highlights include our annual industry event, The Business, and lots of opportunities to share your work, including From Arthur’s Seat and a range of writing awards. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder May 15 2023 18.00 - 20.00 Creative Writing Programme: Poetry Celebration Join The University of Edinburgh’s Creative Writing Team in person for their triple poetry celebration, hosted by our Writer in Residence. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Creative Writing Programme: Poetry Celebration In brief Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Readers - Ryan van Winkle (Writer in Residence, University of Edinburgh), Jane McKie ('Carnation Lily Lily Rose'), Patrick Errington ('The Swailing') Highlights - Readings from the poets, books for signing, refreshments Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event Join us as we toast the launch of Jane McKie’s collection, Carnation Lily Lily Rose, just released from Blue Diode Press; the launch of Patrick James Errington’s new collection, the swailing, out now with McGill-Queens University Press; and as we bid a very tearful farewell to our intrepid Writer in Residence, Ryan Van Winkle. There will be readings from all three poets, books for signing, wine and nibbles, and a chance to catch up with many familiar faces. Doors open at 6pm with readings starting shortly thereafter. About the poets Jane McKie has previous poetry collections with Cinnamon, Mariscat, and Polygon, and a new collection, Carnation Lily Lily Rose, with Blue Diode. With Shore Poets, she facilitates poetry readings and music in Edinburgh. A Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh and an Edinburgh Futures Institute Fellow, she is interested in collaboration across forms, writes with 12, a collective of women writers, and Edinburgh’s genre spoken word group, Writers’ Bloc. Jane teaches both poetry and fiction, focusing on concrete poetry and artists’ books, Surrealism, visual art and poetry, digital art/poetry, writing speculative fiction, and interdisciplinary studies. Read Jane's staff profile Patrick James Errington is the author of Glean (2018), Field Studies (2019), and the swailing (2023). He is also the translator of PJ Harvey’s The Hollow of the Hand (2017), Hamid Tibouchi’s collection Veins (forthcoming) and the philosopher E.M. Cioran’s Notebooks (forthcoming). His work has received numerous prizes, including the Poetry International Prize and the Bronwen Wallace Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. As Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh, Patrick teaches writing, translation, and literary theory, and conducts research in writing, neuroaesthetics, and their impacts on mental health, education, and ecology. Read Patrick's staff profile Ryan Van Winkle is an author, artist and producer based in Edinburgh. His second collection, The Good Dark, won the Saltire Society’s 2015 Poetry Book of the Year award. He is currently Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh and the Schools Writer in Residence for the Citizen project at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. His poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, Modern Poetry in Translation and New Writing Scotland. He was awarded the Jessie Kesson fellowship at Moniack Mhor in 2018. Read Ryan's staff profile How to attend This event is free, and everyone is welcome. Spaces are limited, so please register through Eventbrite. Register for free on Eventbrite Are you interested in Creative Writing at LLC? Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, our one-year, full-time taught masters programme is tailored towards your practice in either fiction or poetry. Highlights include our annual industry event, The Business, and lots of opportunities to share your work, including From Arthur’s Seat and a range of writing awards. Find out more and apply on the University of Edinburgh Degree Finder May 15 2023 18.00 - 20.00 Creative Writing Programme: Poetry Celebration Join The University of Edinburgh’s Creative Writing Team in person for their triple poetry celebration, hosted by our Writer in Residence. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
May 15 2023 18.00 - 20.00 Creative Writing Programme: Poetry Celebration Join The University of Edinburgh’s Creative Writing Team in person for their triple poetry celebration, hosted by our Writer in Residence.
