Preview: Wordlife anthology

It was set up in 2006 as a reponse to the lack of live literature events in Sheffield and since then has developed a programme across Yorkshire and beyond, including events, publications and bespoke projects designed to bring new audiences to literature.

To mark their 10th anniversary, they are publishing a new anthology of the best in contemporary literature with launch events this month in Sheffield, Manchester, Wakefield, Lincoln and London.

The anthology features the best new writers from the local and national literature scene including Guardian First Book Prize winner, Barnsley poet Andrew McMillan and the T.S Eliot nominated Chesterfield poet, Helen Mort.

Other notable poets included in the anthology are Hollie McNish whose poems have been seen by millions online, and the poet Lemn Sissay MBE. There are over 50 writers included in the anthology crossing the span of contemporary poets and authors across the UK. The anthology is unique in that it is one of the first to celebrate some of the winners of the most prestigious literary prizes in the UK alongside stars of the live spoken word circuit.

The book is released on September 15 but is available now on pre-order from www.wordlife.co.uk where you can also find details of the launch events in the region.