*drumroll please*
It's been a TOUGH decision but we're delighted to announce this year's winners of the Terry Hetherington Award! ๐
Some incredible entries, thank you to all who submitted. Time to start putting the anthology together! ๐
I started revisiting poetry collections on my shelf back in January. Everyday, I select one poem to post from each revisited collection. Canโt believe Iโve shared over 100 so far!
If you want to read more poetry do check out the #mypoetrybookshelf hashtag ๐
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With the awards night now moved to October, we will be contacting those selected for Cheval 13 over the next week or two (a few of you have messaged but don't worry we will be in touch very soon!). Keep your eye on your inbox and good luck! Some amazing work this year โญ
As is the case with many upcoming literary events, the Terry Hetherington Awards ceremony has now been postponed.
In the meantime, please stay safe and well and keep writing!
We will update you soon with further details of the new date and venue.
I do love the fact that Swansea is becoming a bit of a street art city. Long way to rival the likes of Dublin and Bristol but weโre making a good start.
With all this bad news on our Twitter feeds lately, brighten our day and let us know: what's been your proudest writing achievement so far?
Don't be shy, we want to celebrate your successes! ๐
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15 year ago today, the first issue of The Seventh Quarry was launched at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Featured poets included Terry Hetherington, Byron Beynon, & Caroline Gill. Thanks to all the writers & artists from around the world who have been published in the magazine
There are some intriguing, wonderfully crafted first lines in this year's batch of Terry Hetherington Award entries.
Your first line is crucial; it's your hook to hold your reader.
What's your favourite first line in literature? Share it with us!