Can poetry written by robots be as good as (or even better) than that of a human? Have a look at some examples of computer generated poetry, which may surprise you, here. To paraphrase Roland Barthes, perhaps it doesn't matter who the writer is, but only how you read it. There can be meaning found … Continue reading Robo-poetry
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Bridport Prize
If you need a financial incentive to write, please ignore this post. If you need a financial incentive to enter your writing in a competition, how about the Bridport Prize? Image from https://www.bridportprize.org.uk/poetry-prize This prestigious award for poetry is judged by the fantastic writer and spoken word artist, Hollie McNish, this year. Here's her brilliant … Continue reading Bridport Prize
Insta Poets
The Cubic Zirconia of Literature? As somebody who has always enjoyed poetry - both reading and writing - I have become fascinated with the new, rising trend of self-expressing, self-publishing, self-confident Instagram poets. After learning about the rising popularity of spoken word artists, such as Rupi Kaur, who use Instagram as a platform to share … Continue reading Insta Poets
New Technology
What do you think of when you hear the term 'New Technology'? iPhones and the internet? Artificial intelligence and algorithms? 'New' is relative. At one point in history, television was a pioneering and petrifying modern concept. In a time before that, the humble book was considered by some as a dangerous new idea. This blog … Continue reading New Technology
Technology, Poetry & Me 