An Unpublished Poem written by the Poet Laureate

Reproduced with the permission of Carol Ann Duffy.

A GOLDFISH

I bought, on a whim, a goldfish for a good daughter.
It swam in an antique bowl in the kitchen there,
talented among the lentils and the marmalade,
painting itself over and over, self-portrait in liquid;
learning its letters, O for oxygen, for only.

- – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – -  – - It seemed unlonely;
the hoop-la of its constant swim unrolling a pond
below willow trees, an imperial palace lake
where the poet sat, floating on silence. A golden mouth
in the cold. Walking towards him, carrying fragrant tea,
his beloved and favourite child.

Carol Ann Duffy, 2010

The National Trust

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In collaboration with The National Trust, Jeremy Musson will speak about Travels Around Curious Houses at the NT property A la Ronde - 11.30am, Friday 24th September 2010.

Tickets (£7.50 to include wine and canapés) for this event will be sold by the National Trust, tel 01395 265514, and attendance will be limited to 30 people.

A la Ronde
Summer Lane
Exmouth EX8 5BD
Tel 01395 265514
www.nationaltrust.org/A la Ronde

Jeremy Musson is a writer, broadcaster, architectural historian, and a former National Trust curator.

From 1998-2007 he was the Architectural Editor of Country Life; he was also the presenter of the BBC 2 series The Curious House Guest screened in 2005 and 2006, and author of The English Manor House (1999), How to Read a Country House (2006), The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh (2008) and most recently Up and Down Stairs: The History of the Country House Servant (2009). He lives in Cambridge with his wife and two daughters.

BBC Radio Camridgeshire interview with Jeremy Musson – listen here
Interview with Jeremy Musson - National Trust – Campaign to save Seaton Delaval (Vanbrugh)

Narrative Bodies

“Narrative Bodies” is a collective of three female artists working in Devon who share a passion for narrative.

The artists – Louisa Currier, Jane Osmond, Ali Pawson – work across a range of disciplines including printmaking, sculpture, painting and drawing. The storytelling at the heart of each artist’s work ensures that whilst the styles and media are varied, the works complement and speak to one another.

This exhibition will be their third since 2008, and the collective are excited to be exhibiting alongside the Budleigh Salterton Literature Festival. Carol Ann Duffy’s appearance at the Festival is of particular interest to the collective. Ali especially draws inspiration from her poetry and this year is exploring themes from Carol Ann Duffy’s book “The World’s Wife”.

The artists:

Louisa Currier
Louisa works with both painting and drawing, using the language of figures to describe relationships and encourage the viewer to explore possible narratives.

Jane Osmond
Jane’s clay sculptures draw inspiration from the range of emotions that can be expressed in a simple embrace. Working with figures to tell the story behind each interchange, she works both figuratively and with a degree of abstraction.

Ali Pawson
Ali’s prints draw inspiration from a variety of female narratives including the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy and local folk legends. She is currently using monoprint, screenprint and photo-etching techniques.

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Fringe Exhibition
N.B. All dates / times are provisional and subject to final confirmation

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Fringe Events – Creative Writing & Performances

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MORNING | Fringe Events – Writing Fiction & Poetry Workshops

Creative Writing Workshops and Performances organised by the East Devon Writing Workshop.

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AFTERNOON | Fringe Events – Writing Performances “On The Edge”

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EVENING | Fringe Events – Poetry Performances – An Evening of Poetry

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‘How To Get Published’ Workshop

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Caroline Taggart will be advising aspiring authors on how to get published. An insider’s look at do’s and don’ts – making yourself sound interesting but not arrogant; approaching an agent, writing your pitch – with plenty of time for your own questions.

She is the editor of Writer’s Market UK 2010 (The Insider’s Guide To Getting Your Book Published) and her books include I Used To Know That Stuff You Forgot From School (2008) and A Classical Education (2009).

“Writing the piece is only half the battle,” says Caroline, who has been an editor of non-fiction books for almost 30 years and has covered a wide range of subjects from natural history and business to gardening and astronomy. During that time she has worked with numerous high-profile authors and lesser-known writers.

You may think writing the book is the hard part – but you’ve only just started! This workshop looks at various stages in the publishing process, from writing a proposal, through finding an editor and hooking a publisher.

Writers taking their first steps towards publication will learn invaluable information and practical advice on how to get their work published.

It’s insider advice not to be missed.

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Appearance
N.B. All dates / times are provisional and subject to final confirmation

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‘What Publishers Want’ Workshop

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Publishers want a book that they can sell like hotcakes, and magazine publishers want stories and features that will be enjoyed by their regular readers.

Although it is notoriously difficult for writers to break into print, publishers are always on the look-out for new authors who have a real talent.

Richard Willis presents an insider’s view of the world of publishing, covering the publisher’s market, how to submit your work to a publisher, what publishers are looking for and the publishing process.

Originally an archaeologist, Richard moved into publishing via the Diploma in Publishing course at West Herts College, working first as Production Editor and then Commissioning Editor at University of Exeter Press from 1995 to 1998.

He has established Swales & Willis with a strong client base over the past nine years, and created an imprint, Impress Books, in 2005.

This workshop provides an excellent introduction to the often mystifying world of publishing.

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Appearance
N.B. All dates / times are provisional and subject to final confirmation

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Swales and Willis – www.swaleswillis.co.uk

The Plinth

This year, something completely different.

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We are establishing an open venue, in the style of the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Everyone is invited to act, sing, orate or even mime their own or anyone else’s work.

The Plinth will be situated on the beach and will be in action between 9.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday 25th September 2010.

Entries are free and you are very welcome to submit your idea.

Time slots are limited to 6 minutes but could be far shorter if you wish.

Just complete the form below and submit, or email your information to: Bsteveandrews@aol.com

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We would love to hear from you! Please fill out this form to submit your idea.