Dead Good Poetry Show - LIVE ON AIR

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Just a reminder that tonight's edition of the Dead Good Poetry Show will be playing for the next two hours on Fylde Coast Community Radio.

Tonight's show will be following a theme of veganism. I'm delighted to announce that I have a live interview with poet, writer and all round sensational entertainer - Ann Wilson (https://www.facebook.com/ann.wilson.1884?ref=ts&fref=ts).

Poetry will come from Zepphaniah, Tzara, Victoria Wood and many, many others.

And, as always, there will be some great music, related poetry and lots and lots of fun.

If you want to participate can tweet poems to @deadgoodpoets  on Twitter, or share poems through the Lancashire Dead Good Poets FaceBook page, or send mail direct to deadgoodpoets@hotmail.co.uk.

As always, we'll read the best stuff out live on air.

To be a part of the experience find Fylde Coast Community Radio on any one of the links below.

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Pets and Poetry - my dog helps me write

by Ann Wilson

When I’m asked about what I need to be a writer I list pens, paper, motivation, energy, time, space, my laptop, a recording device but from now on I’ll also mention my dog. Barbara my 7 month old border collie is a great writing buddy. Here are ten ways she helps me to write:

1. Walking with my dog is about a thousand times more fun than just walking – I meet some fantastic characters, I notice things I wouldn’t notice if I was out on my own, these are all great things to write about

2. I walk to different rhythms which helps with writing poetry and lyrics

3. I have to stop to pick up her poop – this keeps me grounded and reminds me to keep my writing real

4. Having pets lowers blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety levels. I’m able to write more when I’m calm

5. People watching is easier, sitting in the park or the middle of town for a while makes sense, I don’t just look like a sad loser with no mates

6. I can run anything by the pup and she thinks all my writing is fantastic, as long as I’m rubbing her belly she never criticises

7. I have to get up early and we have regular walks which keeps me in a routine, this helps me to organise my writing time and space and I do a lot of writing in my head while we’re out walking

8. Barbara curls up on my feet while I’m writing, instead of putting on the radio or TV for company like I used to, I can carry on writing for hours without feeling disconnected or lonely

9. Barbara motivates me to keep writing and keep being a freelancer, I need to work hard so I can carry on working from home, she’d hate being on her own all day

10. Barbara is just ace, she’s got a great personality and she makes me laugh, this means I feel happy and when I feel happy I write more.

If you’re a freelance writer and you’re thinking about getting a pet I’d recommend a dog, having a dog could help your writing too.

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Ann the poet is available to perform at and compere events, lead workshops and write poetry for special occasions. For examples of her work please check out:

www.annthepoet.com

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