The Maker The Charles Causley Literary Blog

Lauren Bilsborough: ‘A Christmas Visit’

Calling back to Charles Causley’s poem, ‘Colonel Fazackerley Butterworth-Toast,’ our fantastic editor, Lauren, gives us her poem ‘A Christmas Visit,’...

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November 30, 2021

‘Choice?’, written by I.D.

TRIGGER WARNING: SPIKING   The long night out again Her dress picked out by a friend Shorter than she’s comfortable...

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November 30, 2021

Steven Dumar – ‘The Second-Hand Shop’

My name is Steven Dumar and I have recently graduated from the University of Plymouth with a master’s degree in Creative...

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November 30, 2021

A message from The Charles Causley Trust

TRIGGER WARNING: SPIKING Dear Maker writers We hope you are all safe and well. During this month of publications, we...

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November 25, 2021

Charlotte Clausen: ‘Hero Meets Monster’

My name is Charlotte and I am an undergraduate English student from the University of Exeter. I decided to write...

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November 25, 2021

Thomas Goodyer: Untitled

My name is Thomas and I am currently studying for an MA in English Literature at the University of Bristol....

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November 25, 2021

Jenna Cahusac de Caux: ‘Pantoum for My Brother’

My name is Jenna Cahusac de Caux. I am currently studying English at Bristol University whilst writing poetry and short...

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November 25, 2021

Sarah Lewis: ‘Three Small Words’

My name is Sarah and I am currently studying for a masters in English Literature at the University of Bristol...

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November 25, 2021

Finnuala Brett: ‘Notes From Quiet Summertime: A Chronology’

My name is Finnuala Brett and I am studying Liberal Arts at Bristol University. This piece is a refined amalgamation...

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November 25, 2021

Classic Christmas stories to reconnect with this festive season

Every Christmas, we return to our favourite festive reads. Whether that be picking up a worn copy of A Christmas...

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November 11, 2021

Jane Spurr: ‘Happy Songs’

My name is Jane Spurr and I am a Cornish playwright, performer and artist. My poem, ‘Happy Songs,’ is about looking...

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October 19, 2021

Harry Collins: ‘New Eden’

My name is Harry Collins and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Exeter. My submission is a poem...

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October 19, 2021