Ruth Beddow

I am a poet, creative writing tutor and energetic facilitator. I am especially passionate about making poetry more accessible, affordable and inclusive for everyone.I've been running sell-out poetry workshops in London for the past two years and inspired hundreds of students to develop their poetic voice. My workshops have a strong sense of community, collaboration and safety to share. I love the energy I get from teaching creative writing and inspiring new work -- a huge amount of which has ended up in our very own anthology, 'Slow Progress'!A bit about me... In addition to editing 'Slow Progress' (2024), my first collection ‘The Thought Sits With Me’ (2022) is available from Nine Pens. I have been shortlisted for the New Poets Prize, Plough Prize and Teignmouth Prize and been published in a number of journals. I perform my poetry at a range of London events, most recently alongside accomplished poets Lorraine Mariner and John McCullough. I was the 2024 judge of the EHP Barnard Prize, awarding first place to National Poetry Competition winner, Imogen Wade.I have a First Class degree in English Literature from King's College London and have trained in Counselling Skills -- an empathetic, human-centred approach which I enjoy bringing to my teaching.