AMENDED: The deadline for issue 30 is 30 January 2012. For the time being we are only taking submissions by post, please send to:
Brittle Star
PO Box 56108
London
E17 0AY
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed or bought a copy of issue 28 and to the continuing support of our Gold and Silver Stars, issue 28 has been our fastest selling issue and even after reprinting additional copies we have sold out again.
It’s heartwarming, especially in these times of funding cuts and austere measures, that people see the worth in a magazine like Brittle Star to keep supporting it. As we run it voluntarily it does help us to know that you think it is worthwhile. We’re working on issue 29 at the moment, as well as our first anthology, Said and done, which we’ll be launching at the end of the month.
All best
Brittle Star Editors
Brittle Star will be launching its first anthology, Said and done, on August 25 in London and on August 28 in Southsea.
“Here are some of the fruits of Brittle Star’s first decade: bright and shining in their talents, various in root and branch, but all stemming from an ethical and humane impulse that honours the word.” – Mimi Khalvati
Thursday, 25th August 2011 / Keats House
Keats Grove, Hampstead, London NW3 2RR
Readers: Wayne Burrows, Valerie Josephs, Kate Ling,
Vishvantara Julia Lewis, Aoi Matsushima, Sarah Passingham, Maggie Sawkins
Time: 6.45–9.00pm (Places are limited and first come first served, RSVP is essential: email production @ brittlestar . org . uk)
Sunday, 28th August 2011 / Tongues & Groves,
The Florence Arms, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2NE
Readers: Andrew Bailey, Anne Stewart, Anna Robinson and Maggie Sawkins
Time: 8.00–10.30pm
The deadline for issue 30 has now been extended to 28 October 2011. For the time being we are only taking submissions by post, please send to:
Brittle Star
PO Box 56108
London
E17 0AY
Please have a look at our guidelines as to submission limits and word-limits. We look forward to reading your work!
C’mon, y’know you all got diaries for Christmas (even those with smart phones!) so put yours to good use by adding the Brittle Star London launch date for issue 28.
It’s on Wednesday 30 March 2011 at the Barbican Library, Silk St, London, EC2Y 8DS.
There will be wonderful readings of poetry and short stories, tasty nibbles and refreshments, a chance to meet the editors, and – most importantly – the opportunity to get the latest copy hot off the press! The event is free, but you need to book tickets through the Barbican Library (020 7638 0569) as numbers are limited.
Click on the link to have a look at a recent Barbican Brittle Star launch.
How can you resist? Hopefully, we’ll see you in March!
Jacqueline Gabbitas (Co-editor)
(See, your diary’s much happier for adding that now isn’t it?)
For anyone wanting to submit poems or short stories to Brittle Star, the next deadline is 31st March 2011.
If you are a UK resident, please send submissions by post to
Brittle Star
PO Box 56108
London
E17 0AY
Overseas writers please send by email to magazine @ brittlestar.org.uk – but have a look at our guidelines as to submission limits and word-limits.
We look forward to reading your work!
Submission deadline for issue 28 (Spring 2011) is 17 December 2010
Please see submission page for details.
With limited seating, the launch at the Poetry Library, is now full.
We will be launching issue 27 at the Poetry Library in London on 3rd November 2010. It is a free event but places are limited, it is therefore advisable to order tickets direct from the Library.
The Torriano Meeting House has a long standing reputation for bringing high quality poetry readings to London. Since the 1980s it has regularly held readings for well established writers and those whose careers are just beginning. Some of its evenings have included Stephen Spender, John Heath-Stubbs, Les Murray, Mimi Khalvati, Jane Duran, Myra Schneider and E.A Markham.
Come along to the Torriano Meeting House for the launch of issue 26 to hear wonderful Brittle Star poetry and prose at one of London’s best kept literary secrets!
Readers are to be confirmed
Wednesday, 14th July 2010
7-9.00pm
This is a FREE EVENT but spaces are limited so arrive early to not be disappointed!
