The second in our new series of audio interviews with working writers, giving a unique insight into their art, craft and inspiration.Jacob Polley
Poet Jacob Polley is one of the 2004 Next Generation poets, and a Eric Gregory Award winner (2002). His new collection, Little Gods, is published by Picador.
Here he talks about getting started in poetry, his inspiration and his process. This interview was recorded during a recent reading in Dumfries as part of the acclaimed Poetry Doubles series.
'...it comes from the desire to create something, to make a mark on paper...'
'...in order to write, you need to be reading...'
'...reading is about learning the sinews of other people's work...'
To hear Jacob Polley's audio interview, click here. For the general podcast page, click here.
Please be patient - 2MB file. © 2007 Jacob Polley.
