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It was a treat to help judge this year’s GWL #CalmSlam #poetry #competition for #OpenTheDoor2023 alongside Lil’ Green and Blaq Pearl.
The shortlist shows the variety of responses to #ACTIVISM and #winner Lindsay Oliver’s #poem How to be a Feminist Poet is stand-out brilliant 👏🏽
Giovanna MacKenna announces the #OpenTheDoor2023 #CalmSlam Winner 🥁🥁🥁
Congratulations to Lindsay Oliver, the winner of the Open the Door Calm Slam 2023, for her outstanding poem, 'How to be a Feminist Poet'
Huge congratulations, Lindsay!
For this year’s #OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam, we asked you to respond to the theme of #ACTIVISM.
We were overwhelmed & moved by the creative, thoughtful & inspiring entries we received.
You can watch the winning entry and those shortlisted here:
https://t.co/QprWikXdAZ
Giovanna MacKenna announces the #OpenTheDoor2023 #CalmSlam Winner 🥁🥁🥁
Congratulations to Lindsay Oliver, the winner of the Open the Door Calm Slam 2023, for her outstanding poem, 'How to be a Feminist Poet'
Huge congratulations, Lindsay!
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
How to be a Feminist Poet by Lindsay Oliver
Lindsay began writing poetry when she retired due to ill-health & took a free course at the local community centre. Her poems have been published online and in print.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
Dear Womb Holder by Chenal Kock-Collins
Chenal is from Beacon Valley, Mitchell’s Plain (Cape Town-South Africa). Her poetry is mixed but not fixed & can be labelled as musical performance poetry.
#CalmSlam #OpenTheDoor
https://t.co/IgK1LtJ0WZ
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
Extract from 1963 Diary - The Year I Hid Tae dae Sumthin by Ann Craig
"I write poetry which I hope entertains & challenges people to look a bit deeper."
#CalmSlam #OpenTheDoor
https://t.co/BIDnjHkMDn
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
It's a Con by Laura Bissell
Laura Bissell is a writer, researcher, educator & poet. Her first book Bubbles: Reflections on Becoming Mother (Luath) was published in 2021. She lives in Glasgow with her partner, daughter and two cats. #CalmSlam
Tune in all week to hear the words of our #OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam finalists.
Our Calm Slam is a safe space for poets who are ready to step out of the shadows & take their writing to the next level, but who aren't ready for a full-on Slam.
The winner will be announced on Friday
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
How to be a Feminist Poet by Lindsay Oliver
Lindsay began writing poetry when she retired due to ill-health & took a free course at the local community centre. Her poems have been published online and in print.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
How to be a Feminist Poet by Lindsay Oliver
Lindsay began writing poetry when she retired due to ill-health & took a free course at the local community centre. Her poems have been published online and in print.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam
Tune in all week to hear the words of our #OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam finalists.
Our Calm Slam is a safe space for poets who are ready to step out of the shadows & take their writing to the next level, but who aren't ready for a full-on Slam.
The winner will be announced on Friday
Calm Slam Finalist Showcase//
Listen by Tracy Clark
Tracy Clark writes poetry as a means of meditation.
"I truly feel poetry brings us into meditation. I write empowering poetry for women with a wish it allows women to connect with a deeper part of their soul and inner power."
Tune in all week to hear the words of our #OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam finalists.
Our Calm Slam is a safe space for poets who are ready to step out of the shadows & take their writing to the next level, but who aren't ready for a full-on Slam.
The winner will be announced on Friday
Calm Slam 2023 Finalist Showcase//
Anything Can Grow by Gracie Beswick
Gracie Beswick (she/her) is a Glasgow-based writer who is interested in our relationship to nature, particularly through memory and film. New to poetry, she is excited for the opportunity to share her work.
Introducing the first of our 2023 #CalmSlam judges, Blaq Pearl! Blaq Pearl (Cape Town), has been writing poetry & songs since the age of 12. Her musical genre is a fusion of Afro/Soul/Hiphop/Jazz/R&B & is recognised internationally for her performances.
https://t.co/VzJKwhmdxw
If you heard @DrAdelePatrick on @laurenlaverne on @BBC6Music this morning & want to know more about our #CalmSlam poetry competition, head to our website & find out how you can enter!
https://t.co/N92pcwKjd6
As well as volunteers & staff at @womenslibrary
All of the amazing #CalmSlam entrants
And of course to all the writers, artists & publishers for their incredible contributions to the discussions this year. And finally, thank you all for joining us! See you next year!
Courtney Stoddart announces the #OpenTheDoor2021 #CalmSlam Winner 🥁🥁🥁
Congratulations Lucy Buchanan, the winner of the Open the Door Calm Slam 2021, for her amazing poem, 'Granny'!!
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam2021 #DigitalSlam #SlamPoetry #Poets
#OpenTheDoor2021
#CalmSlam Finalists
Watch the incredible finalists once more ahead of our announcement of the winner at 4pm
#DigitalSlam #PoetrySlam #TwitterPoetry #Poetry #WomenPoets #Poets
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https://t.co/PCgZBc3Rbt
Here's what's in store for Day 3 of #OpenTheDoor 2021
12noon: DJCAD Showcase: Zarina Hashmi
14:00: In Conversation: Sabba Khan & Nyla Ahmad
16:00 Calm Slam Winner Announced
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam #Conversations #Workshops #WomenWriters #WomenReaders #WomenArtists
#OpenTheDoor2021 #CalmSlam finalist Laura Thurlow
Laura’s poem is titled ‘The Night we Set the House to Flight’ & is inspired by Zarina Hashmi.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam2021 #SlamPoetry #TwitterPoetry #Poets #Womenwriters #womenartists #womenpoets
https://t.co/pgDf7Md5XC
#OpenTheDoor2021 #CalmSlam finalist Sur5vor
Sur5vor’s poem is titled ‘Interior Created Within’ and is inspired by Zarina Hashmi.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam2021 #DigitalSlam #SlamPoetry #TwitterPoetry #Poets #Womenwriters #womenartists #womenpoets
https://t.co/PCgZBc3Rbt
#OpenTheDoor2021 #CalmSlam finalist Lucy Buchanan.
Lucy’s poem is titled ‘Granny’ and is inspired by Edith Simon.
#OpenTheDoor #CalmSlam2021 #DigitalSlam #SlamPoetry #TwitterPoetry #Poets #Womenwriters #womenartists #womenpoets
https://t.co/MyPVOmy5bS
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