Astrid Alben

Poetry Through the Lens of Multilingual Writing with Astrid Alben • Poetry School You will expand your understanding of what poetry is through the lens of trans- & multilingual writing on this course ran by Astrid Alben.

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Join me for an intensive poetry course @poetryschool.bsky.social. 5 sessions (starting 31 Jan 26), exploring trans/multilingual, interdisciplinary approaches to poetry.

Writing prompts, in-depth feedback & a close-knit creative community. Zoom, Sat 10–13 BST/GMT

Publishing Beautiful Books and Building a Loyal Readership: an Interview with Prototype – New Books in German Sheridan Marshall interviews Jess Chandler and Astrid Alben about Prototype Books and their mission to publish bold translations in beautiful editions

Really enjoyed this conversation with Sheridan Marshall @NewBooksinGerman. We spoke about what drives us at Prototype — why design & form matter as much as content, translation and what it means to make space for hybrid writing.

🔗 Interview here: www.new-books-in-german.com/interview-wi...

The translator’s note is exactly what you need. Eg. ‘The poem as landscape is crucial to Van Dixhoorn: the size of the margins, the choice of font, the colour on the cover […] The poet’s commitment to straight lines. The landscape of the poem informs the form: all is at work to make the poem work.’

Green cover of book

how quiet the woods are here seen from the front 4. through the middle of the field a road until someone had the idea to look on the other side after all there's woods there too 1. at the circumference of the tree the father and mother lie near the tent an extenuating circumstance they fell asleep 2. rehearsal always in the distance that lorry the brass band isn't in uniform there's no way they can meet they're all going at the same speed

quiet is coming starlings from the meadow patricia simply adores horses you'll be seeing her at the weekend 2. a removal van outside michiel de ruyter the driver winds down the window thousands are returning from the beach the following will hold if crucq comes for me I'm not in 3. one after the other yes monday just makes no sense for a wide audience you use fewer objects

Collected Works by F. van Dixhoorn translated by @astridalben.bsky.social from @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social

Video/In-Person — SHORT COURSE: w/ tutors: Astrid Alben (@astridalben.bsky.social‬), Tristram Fane Saunders, Helen Calcutt (@helencalcutt.bsky.social‬), April Yee, Becky Varley-Winter, Kathryn Simmonds.

Through 5 x 3hr intense sessions, my course @poetryschool.bsky.social will have a strong focus on developing your own work and is for poets looking to expand their practice and take their writing to the next level through. More details and how to sign up below 🚀🌻🌻

Our Autumn Term is now live & we’ve got a whole host of brilliant tutors & poetry courses lined up, so be sure to book promptly to avoid disappointment. Our handy Quick Course Guide is linked in bio, where you’ll find everything you’ll need to know…🌞 🎃

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Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisoned

In a blatant attempt to keep pro-democracy activists behind bars, #HongKong activist #JoshuaWong has been hit with further national security charges. We call for his immediate release and for all those jailed for demanding democracy:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Delighted to have my essay published here. On nightingales in life and poetry, the Russian language and interpreting for Ukrainian refugees in the UK.
Thank you @naush.bsky.social 👇🩵

A good review!

Five star strong review of Zsuzsanna Gahse’s Mountainish (trans. @katyderbyshire.bsky.social by Leila Greening in @theartsdesk.bsky.social. prototypepublishing.co.uk/product/moun...

★★★★★ #ZsuzsannaGahse #MOUNTAINISH - Notes on danger and dialogue in the shadow of the Swiss Alps - 'a striking exploration of the linguistic and emotional complexity of our confrontation with alpine space', says Leila Greening @prototypepubs.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/books/zsuzsa...

We are dismayed by the decision to cancel the exhibition License to Offend - out of fear of offence. Cartoonists do essential work and many of those included in the exhibition are Index contributors. We urge the decision to be reversed:
www.thetimes.com/article/1523...

Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations with Astrid Alben • Poetry School An exciting, advanced workshop group with the innovative Astrid Alben. A course on interdisiplinary & translingual writing.

A few places remain on my advanced poetry workshop—10 Zooms Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45pm (BST/GMT), starting 13 May 2025. 🐞🦗

The course is designed to deepen your practice & take your writing to the next level, with a particular focus on translingual approaches.

poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations with Astrid Alben • Poetry School An exciting, advanced workshop group with the innovative Astrid Alben. A course on interdisiplinary & translingual writing.

A few places remain on my advanced poetry workshop—10 Zooms Tuesdays, 6:45–8:45pm (BST/GMT), starting 13 May 2025. 🐞🦗

The course is designed to deepen your practice & take your writing to the next level, with a particular focus on translingual approaches.

poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

The week in free expression: 5–11 April 2025 - Index on Censorship Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days

In the age of online information, it can feel harder than ever to stay informed. That's why each Friday we highlight key stories on censorship and free expression worldwide.

From #Pakistan to #Gaza, check the thread for this week's top stories ⬇️
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We need to talk about Sudan The lack of debate surrounding the war in Sudan suggests that there is little global interest in the atrocities being committed, writes Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

Many thanks to @thenewarab.bsky.social for featuring Index's piece by Yassmin Abdel-Magied on the lack of global debate around the atrocities being committed in #Sudan: www.newarab.com/opinion/we-n...

Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations with Astrid Alben • Poetry School An exciting, advanced workshop group with the innovative Astrid Alben. A course on interdisiplinary & translingual writing.

I’ll be teaching Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations @PoetrySchool. These Advanced Workshops look at how an interdisciplinary poetry practice & translingual expression can impact work-in-progress. 10 Zooms, Tues 6.45–8.45pm GMT from 8 Oct : More info ⬇️ poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

My poetry workshops @poetryschool.bsky.social are open to book ⬇️. Student feedback: 🧨 Astrid was exceptional as a tutor, combining innovative prompts & reading lists & themed workshops + great editorial advice. I feel incredibly lucky to have found these workshops: poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

My poetry workshops @poetryschool.bsky.social are open to book ⬇️. Student feedback: 🧨 Astrid was exceptional as a tutor, combining innovative prompts & reading lists & themed workshops + great editorial advice. I feel incredibly lucky to have found these workshops: poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

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Summer Term: 3-TERM COURSES – Our weekly workshop groups: you’ll find thoughtful critique & a welcoming poetry community. W/ tutors: @aanaxagorou.bsky.social, @jsaphra.bsky.social, Wayne Holloway-Smith, @astridalben.bsky.social, Rachel Long, Mark Waldron, Shazea Quraishi,  Richard Price

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Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations with Astrid Alben • Poetry School An exciting, advanced workshop group with the innovative Astrid Alben. A course on interdisiplinary & translingual writing.

Looking forward to starting the new term at @poetryschool.bsky.social next Tuesday. I'll be embarking on interdisciplinary and translingual explorations with my incredibly talented students. Usually end up learning as much from them! poetryschool.com/courses/inte...

Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations with Astrid Alben • Poetry School An exciting, advanced workshop group with the innovative Astrid Alben. A course on interdisiplinary & translingual writing.

I’ll be teaching Interdisciplinary & Translingual Explorations @PoetrySchool. These Advanced Workshops look at how an interdisciplinary poetry practice & translingual expression can impact work-in-progress. 10 Zooms, Tues 6.45–8.45pm GMT from 8 Oct : More info ⬇️ poetryschool.com/courses/inte...