Posts by Nii Ayikwei Parkes
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'Constellation' - a poem
Posted 14 March 2010 I leave you with this, a poem I have been playing with on and off for the last year and a bit, which I hope I’ve finally nailed; something that... Read ''Constellation' - a poem ' -
The Balancing Act
Posted 12 March 2010 What I have loved about this residency is the fact that it’s allowed me to be who I am. Very often people ask me to be a novelist, or a... Read 'The Balancing Act ' -
Writing 'Tail of the Blue Bird'
Posted 10 March 2010 This week, watch Nii talk about the inspiration behind his novel, Tail of the Blue Bird: Read 'Writing 'Tail of the Blue Bird'' -
Broken Translations
Posted 10 March 2010 I’m doing some research out in Ghana right now. I’m loving and resenting the heat in equal measures and, of course, I’m constantly amused to be back in the place... Read 'Broken Translations ' -
'By Your Self Boy' by Nii Ayikwei Parkes
Posted 8 March 2010 Watch a video of writer in residence, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, performing 'By Yourself Boy' from his forthcoming collection, The Makings of You: Read ''By Your Self Boy' by Nii...' -
Nii performs 'By Yourself Boy'
Posted 8 March 2010 Watch a video of writer in residence, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, performing 'By Yourself Boy' from his forthcoming collection, The Makings of You Read 'Nii performs 'By Yourself Boy' ' -
Video interview part 3
Posted 1 March 2010 This week, watch Nii talk about the inspiration behind his novel, Tail of the Blue Bird Read 'Video interview part 3 ' -
Daydream Diaries
Posted 10 February 2010 It strikes me that a large part of my life has been spent daydreaming. First it got me into trouble- as a kid my mother could scream for me for... Read 'Daydream Diaries ' -
Getting better at writing poetry
Posted 14 January 2010 Watch part 2 of our video interview with writer in residence Nii Ayikwei Parkes about what he feels makes a good poet. Read 'Getting better at writing poetry ' -
Video interview part 2
Posted 14 January 2010 Watch part 2 of our video interview with writer in residence Nii Ayikwei Parkes about what he feels makes a good poet. Read 'Video interview part 2 '
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