Each year, The Edward Thomas Fellowship host The Edward Cawston Thomas Prize. The Prize honours the life and works of Edward Thomas through the recognition of exceptional writing. This year, Laura has received a commendation in The Edward Cawston Thomas … Continued
Each month in Sowerby Bridge, the Puzzle Poets meet to read their poems and listen to the work of a guest poet. The night has run for many years and has included Andrew McMillan, Kim Moore and Helen Mort among … Continued
In 2021, Coventry will celebrate its year as the UK City of Culture. In preparation, a series of events are set to take place over the coming months. From poetry readings to book launches, art exhibitions to photography workshops, the … Continued
Each year, No Dice Collective – a classical music ensemble based in Manchester – commission a group of writers and musicians to collaborate on a words and music project. This year, No Dice will be working with The Writing Squad … Continued
Based in Leeds, Yorkshire Dance is a charity which promotes the value of dance in the North of England. This spring, Laura has written a new poem to commemorate the charity’s commitment to dance. Yorkshire Dance is known for creating … Continued
The Brotherton Poetry Prize is a new poetry prize from The University of Leeds Poetry Centre, aimed at nurturing the work of previously-unpublished poets. The judging panel is made up of Leeds’ Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage; writer, broadcaster and … Continued
The Forward Prizes are major British awards for poetry, presented annually at a ceremony in London. The prizes celebrate excellence in poetry and its value to the arts. The awards recognise and honour talent in three categories: Best Collection, Best … Continued
Each year, The Pushcart Prize honours excellence in creative writing to poets whose work has been published by small presses. It is the most honoured literary award in America. Raymond Carver and Junot Diaz are among its past recipients. This … Continued
Each year, The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award honours excellence in poetry and short fiction across the globe. Now in its thirteenth year, the international literary prize has become a hotbed for new talent and is a touchstone for many emerging … Continued
This autumn, Laura is set to read at Winchester College. The independent boys’ boarding school will welcome the poet to the English Department on Tuesday 27th November. In discussion with the Head of Department Richard Stillman, Laura will read a … Continued