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Spoken Word. What first comes to mind?

I will be putting up my review of Chill Pill - a Spoken Word Open Mic Event hosted by Raymond Antrobus, Mista Gee and many others.

Performances at the event were fast paced and genuine. I was at the Launch of the event held at Scream Bar off Brick Lane every Tuesday from 7pm. Write up coming soon with some excellent lines from the performers.

Peace, L

Two

Been looking at The Poetry Library, Udderbelly and other poet's work this morning
and I find myself feeling intimidated. Other people's material seems to surpass mine, and I feel so far from the goal, in fact what is my goal?? This can only mean one thing, get the notebook out.

I think one of the best things you can do as a writer is keep on recording your ideas and thoughts - positive, negative, explicit, whatever. Many a time I've thought "I can't see it's dark, my iphone is going to hurt my eyes/this is too weird.. blah blah blah," and I haven't recorded an idea or sentence.

I don't know if anyone else out there has this dilemma, but if we are to grow as writers I think those half asleep, making -no-sense ideas are some of the best. The way a thought or image can grow into a poem or short story even, is such a rewarding process. I think this week I will write a few on here... stay attuned

L