Posts by Nii Ayikwei Parkes
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The Gruffalo
Posted 13 January 2010 And suddenly one year is gone and another begins. But what a lovely holiday it was; lots of snow, wind, chaos and, best of all, The Gruffalo on the television.... Read 'The Gruffalo ' -
Nom de plume
Posted 18 December 2009 A few years ago I used to wonder why people had pen names, especially when it was no secret who they actually were. And now I’m about to have a... Read 'Nom de plume ' -
The Plosives
Posted 30 November 2009 I spend more and more time with my daughter these days and she is teaching me an infant poetry all over again. She has a particular obsession with what elocution... Read 'The Plosives ' -
What makes a good poem?
Posted 6 November 2009 In part 1 of our interview with writer-in-residence Nii Aykwei Parkes, we ask him about good poetry, performing and his early gigs. Read 'What makes a good poem? ' -
Interview with Nii Parkes
Posted 6 November 2009 In part 1 of our interview with writer-in-residence Nii Aykwei Parkes, we ask him about good poetry, performing and his early gigs. Read 'Interview with Nii Parkes ' -
Don't Write the X
Posted 28 October 2009 One of the most common complaints I hear from poets is, 'I'm struggling to write an x' (where x is a poetic form that might equal sonnet, villanelle or some... Read 'Don't Write the X ' -
Oranges and parrots
Posted 2 October 2009 Oh my, is that the time? I’ve had a hectic few weeks backpacking in America – well, my daughter was the backpack and we were in the city mainly, teaching... Read 'Oranges and parrots ' -
Writer of no fixed format
Posted 18 September 2009 I have to start by saying that this is an odd residency for me – no fixed location, no need to leave home, yet I’m linked to an organisation. I... Read 'Writer of no fixed format '
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