Author Archives: MSt Creative Writing

London Symposium on British Literature, 28 – 30 June 2013

At the Oxford and Cambridge Club, London. This is a special interest meeting of London Symposia, an organization devoted to scholarly research, writing and discourse. To present a paper, submit a brief abstract to the Programme Committee. More information and … Continue reading

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Poets in the City, 15 April 2013

An evening with characters from Greek myth including Ulysses, Achilles, Helen, Hector and Cassandra. With  Simon Armitage, Bettany Hughes, Simon Mundy and Caroline Bird. Tickets: £9.50 online via the Kings Place website Or £11.50 via the Kings Place box office … Continue reading

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14th V.S. Pritchett Memorial Prize for best unpublished short story

First prize  £1,000, and the story published in Prospect online and in the RSL Review. “In addition to this, there will be an opportunity to appear at an RSL event with established short story writers in autumn 2013 (the 2012 … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Jane Draycott’s poem wins Poetry Society National Poetry prize

MSt tutor Jane Draycott’s poem “Italy to Lord” won second prize in the Poetry Society’s National Poetry competition: http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/npc/npc2012winners/

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MSt alumnus James Benmore’s novel “Dodger” out on 11 April 2013

James Benmore’ novel is now in the bookshops, and you can read extracts online.

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Patience Agbabi, Oxford, 3 May 2013

Poetry Performance and Q+A Friday May 3rd, 7.30pm Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College, Oxford Free entry, no registration required. For more information, e-mail gabriel.schenk@pmb.ox.ac.uk

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MSt tutor Nikita Lalwani on Sunday Times list

MSt Tutor Nikita Lalwani has been listed in the Sunday Times recommendations for the 20 Best British writers under 40. The article (behind paywall)

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MSt tutor Jane Draycott in Poetry & Medicine, 4 Mar 2013, London

“exploring the rich connections between poetry, medicine and health, featuring acclaimed poets John Burnside, Jo Shapcott and Jane Draycott.” Tickets are £9.50 online at the Kings Place website or £11.50 at the Kings Place box office on 020 7520 1490 … Continue reading

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Mst alumnus James Benmore at the Historical Fiction Festival, Sunday 14th April 2013, Edinburgh

MSt alumnus James Benmore will be taking part in a Historical Fiction Festival on Sunday 14th April at Summerhall in Edinburgh. He will be talking about Dickens with the author Ronald Frame, who has recently published a novel called “Havisham” … Continue reading

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Poets for PEN, Oxford. 2nd March 2013

Saturday 2nd March, 2013, 7.00pm New College Cellar Bar Suggested donation £2  Hosted by Oxford Student PEN Featuring poets, Luke Kennard, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and David Sergeant and  poems by imprisoned Cameroonian poet, Enoh Meyomesse.

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