What does it mean to be a writer? What role does literary creativity play in your life? What might success look like beyond the traditional publishing route?
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re in need of a reset, Julia will guide you through resetting your writing outlook and exploring the wider possibilities of your creativity. You’ll learn strategies to spark or clarify new ideas, discover fresh ways to connect with readers, collaborators, and the writing community, and develop a routine that supports a more fulfilling and productive practice.
Julia Bird
Julia Bird is a writer and highly experienced poetry programmer who has worked for organisations including the Poetry School and The Poetry Society.
As a freelancer, she’s worked for literary development agencies, festivals, publishers and magazines, and in arts, university and healthcare settings. Through her company Jaybird Live Literature she has produced eight Arts Council England-funded touring poetry shows; and she is the author or co-author of six poetry collections.
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Mentoring with Julia Bird
Explore Julia Bird’s mentoring offer, aimed at developing your creative practice and providing industry support.
Julia’s areas of expertise: developing your creative practice, industry support, poetry
Julia is excited to work with writers who are ready to find their audiences and their income. She is uniquely well placed to help you explore various routes to publication, develop individual performance skills and create events or shows to further your creative pursuits. With a background in live literature, Julia has primarily worked with poets, however she is happy to advise any writer seeking support for the next steps of their career. You can discuss the various avenues for income, including residencies, collaboration with other artists, teaching and workshopping skills. Julia will also work with you to demystify funding options and construct funding applications.
