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Red Ink (ISSN 1751-1496) is the only PDF publication in the UK to print stories of any length (from macro tale to novella). It publishes series of poems by poets (up to 8 poets in each issue) to allow subscribers to get a real taste of the poets work. Red Ink is published twice a year, Summer and Winter and will only accept hardcopy submissions between the 1st June and 31st August each year. Writers, poets and readers interested in reading more can download information from the links below. You can get a free taster of the magazine by clicking here. Publications need Adobe Reader

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INCORPORATING WRITING

Incorporating Writing (ISSN 1743-0380) was launched in Autumn 2003 by Bixby Monk, Samantha Morton and Andrew Oldham. Its readership has grown to over 100,000+ readers. Full of interviews, articles, critical opinion, editorials and reviews on Literature and the Arts. It continues to bring the best and exclusive to its readers. Incorporating Writing pulls no punches and continues to provide informed opinion and is critically acclaimed by many.

The magazines is run indepent of Incwriters at the website below and is not governed by Incwriters. Past issues are archived below. Publications need Adobe Reader

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Issue 6 Vol 1 2009: IT'S ALIVE (ISSN 1743-0380)

Guest Editor: Tight Lip, Brighton
In the darkest, deepest winter months, things stir and creep between the storms and in the highest tower of Incorporating Writing central, Frankenstein screams, It's Alive .The pages of Incorporating Writing to prove that Live Literature is well and growing in Brighton, UK ( www.tightlip.co.uk ). With the help of Tight Lip members we go behind the Live Literature scene and see how the writer China Mieville tackles the day to day work of promoting, writing and how Literature will adapt to the coming changes. We meet up and coming poet, Gary Goodman as he shows us how he writes, and that he too is surviving the downturn. Cathi Unsworth reveals her secret London passion. Meredith Okell yells for us to bring out the dead as she looks at the world of poetry and performance poetry, and reveals a startling truth. Dan McTiernan finds himself coming around to the art of story telling via opening a bakers and Christine Brandel is still confused in the USA with Live Literature. Janet Aspey oversees the world of criticism, in a reviews section spanning the latest offerings from the likes of  Ali Smith, Jo Baker and Shena Mackay.  We exhibit the work of Sam Collins in the final outing for Perfect Eye. The end may be here for the arts and the economy but Incorporating Writing still remains all critical and all free.

Issue 5 Vol 4 2008: CHAPTER & VERSE (ISSN 1743-0380)

5th ANNIVERSARY YEAR SPECIAL EDITION

Guest Editor: Maura Kennedy
To celebrate the launch of the Chapter & Verse Festival in Liverpool ( http://www.chapterverse.org.uk ) we have not only gone behind the scenes but have selected some of the finest names to interview. We catch up with Jim Crace and talk to him about the Liverpool writing scene, Erwin James gives us a candid interview about life behind bars and life after prison. Jim McAuliffe shares his secret passion with us. Dan McTiernan launches himself like a vulture into culture while Christine Brandel returns stateside to discover she's more English than she thought. Articles with Sara Maclennan on performance poetry, Jen Tomkins tackling the fear of reading and the new Articles Editor, Valeria Kogan, delving into debut fiction at the festival. Janet Aspey oversees the world of criticism, in a reviews section spanning the latest offerings from the likes of  Lemn Sissay, Linda Grant and John Healy. Sara Parsons exhibits the art of Tracey Moffatt in an exclusive section.

Issue 5 Vol 3 2008: PULP (ISSN 1743-0380)

5th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

It was the kind of forest that lumberjacks went to, to cut down trees and dance on the flaking ash bark with hob nail boots until it turned to pulp. What they didn't expect were the editorial staff of Incorporating Writing all dressed as platinum blondes, clutching aliens and doing a dance routine. There in their wake, glistening and heaving on the forest floor was the Pulp issue, with some rack as well; Steve Aylett and Margaret Oban , Leroy Skalstad and Stephy Robinson getting the hots for H.G. Wells. It wasn't long before Bryan Tighe was on Skalstad and Gilks, Fleming and Allen got onto SF. It was no surprise that Christine Brandel is disgusted and Dan McTiernan has moved in with Zorba the Greek and that Andrew Oldham is buzzing on Pulp. Pulp is dangerous stuff, can make your eyes water and bring a good man down.

Issue 4 Vol 3 2007: REVOLUTION (ISSN 1743-0380)

George Szirtes and Marina Lewycka give us exclusive interviews in an edition to make Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, Mao and Andrew Motion quake. Editorial by Sarah Hesketh. George Szirtes tells us why the first UK Creative Writing course shouldn't rest on its laurels, Marina Lewycka tackles migrant workers and being shortlisted for the Orange Prize. Tom Spurling looks at an editorial meeting with a difference. The third generation of e-publishers and promoters arrives in the shape of Sara Hymas at Flax. Claire Boot on her summer holiday, to Cardiff. Dan McTiernan talks candidly about death. G.P. Kennedy and the reviews team cast an eye over the latest offerings from the publishers, Roddy Doyle beware. Artwork by Samantha Mills.

Issue 4 Vol 2 2007: TRAVEL (ISSN 1743-0380)

What does Daljit Nagra, Benedict Allen and John Steinbeck have in common? They can all be found in the new edition of Incorporating Writing (ISSN 1743-0380). Our new Interviews Editor tackles two exclusives with Daljit Nagra and Benedict Allen, Tom Spurling looks at travel in South Africa and the parts of the country no one wants to admit to, Ben Felsenburg tackles the eco-crisis, as does Andrew Oldham in his editorial: Are We There Yet? Caroline Drennan and Claire Boot look at Byron and Steinbeck respectively. Dan McTiernan and Sharon Sadle wallow in the dislocation of travel and Margaret Atwood, Andrea Levy, Jane Hirshfield, Ian McEwan come under the critics eye in our reviews section. Gemma Cumming exhibits her work on Travel in Perfect Eye Cover Artist.

Issue 4 Vol 1 2007: ADAPTATION (ISSN 1743-0380)

G.P. Kennedy takes a look at the world of 'Adaptation' in the brand new issue of Incorporating Writing . With a brand new look comes a brand new website. In this issue Cath Nichols interviews Susan Orlean, the author of The Orchid Thief , used in the film Adaptation , starring Nicholas Cage. Orlean talks about her work to date, the use of herself in the film (she was played by Meryl Streep) and adapting to success. Fiona Ferguson looks at the phenomenal rise of You Tube and the iconic Stevie Ryan. We sweep up the idea that Hollywood can adapt novels into films. Dan McTiernan gets to grips with Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief. Sharon Sadle adapts to a possible life back in the cubicle. Cover artist, Patricia Chan, looks at ideas of Adaptation in the wilderness. With latest reviews on Sebastian Faulks, A.N. Wilson's controversial biography of Betjeman , and William Boyd's latest book.

Issue 3 Volume 5/2006: AMERICAN BEAT TRAIL (ISSN 1743-0380)

Interviews with Allen Ginsberg and Al Aronowitz. Sarah Dunnett looks at the legacy of counter-culture and Bruce Barnes visits San Francisco to check out the new wave of Literature. Dan McTiernan joins the team with his column on the T-Rex and the King. Sharon Sadle floats down the river some more. With reviews, news and articles on the UK and International Literature scene. Featured artist, Gavin Joynt. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 3 Volume 4/2006: PLAYWRIGHTS & CRITICS (ISSN 1743-0380)

Interview with original cowboy and ground breaking playwright, Sam Shepard. Clare Pollard looks at her experiences of writing and swearing at The Royal Court. Jess Greenwood probes the original rebel critic, Kenneth Tynan. John Terry, Director, looks at the mind of a playwright. With reviews, news and articles on the UK and International Literature scene. Featured artist, award winning artist (Winner of the photo of the week at the Saatchi Gallery), Lisha Aquino Rooney. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 3 Volume 3/2006: FESTIVALS (ISSN 17430380)

A new team, a new look. Michael Ondaajte and Jeffrey Archer interviews, novelist, Debbie Taylor exclusive. G.P. Kennedy rugby tackles Literature Festivals, Sharon Sadle flees her cubicle again and how much do you really know about A.E. Van Vogt? 52 pages of informed opinion, eclectic viewpoints, literary criticism and news and opportunities from across the globe. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 2 Volume 5/2005: MUSIC (ISSN 17430380)

Andrew Oldham talks to Andrew Loog Oldham, Louise Rennison tells all about writing for teenagers and why Stevie Wonder felt her face. Poet, Ian Parks talks about his love poetry and reveals details about his eagerly awaited new collection. The Incwriters Society prints it final twenty in its Magazine award, will there be shouting from the rooftops or explosions in the rafters? Finally, Sharon Olds blasts the Bush administration. This and much more with regular columns and reviews. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 2 Volume 4 download/2005: SF (ISSN 17430380)

Ray Bradbury, the late Douglas Adams and Isaac Asimov. Sci-Fi artist, Slawek Wojtowicz looks at the fall of the American Empire, Sci-Fi author, George Zebrowski wants to know who killed Science Fiction - again? George Wallace and Andrew O'Donnell in their regular columns cross borders, Dave Wood crosses cultures and two fans share their love of P.K. Dick. With the return of the new look reviews, a chance to meet the team, purchase the books and look at recommended reads. In this issue the latest from Bloodaxe, the Forward Prize short list, an biography on the Sci-Fi writer, Phillip K. Dick, Erotic Books, Sci-Fi magazines and William Park's new collection - an award winning book for the future. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 2 Volume 3/2005 (ISSN 17430380)

The inspirational Jessa Crispin, Mat Fraser and Kate Wax. Dave Wood enters Siciliy and Sam Morris looks at Deities in Training from Romanticism to the Modern. Incorporating Writing have suspended reviews for this edition as we take on a more reviewers. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 2 Volume 2/2005 (ISSN 17430380)

Michael Rosen, Hunter S. Thompson, James Nash and Dee Rimbaud. We look at the Naked City, Dave Wood leaves Belfast, Andrew O'Donnell argues which city is the best, Sam Morris explores existentialism in a modern society, Ian Parks' looks at T.F. Griffin and Andrew Oldham says farewell to Hunter S. Thompson. April 2005 reviews, we have a good old stomp through the North American publication, Vallum, take a gander at collections from Bloodaxe, Smith/Doorstep Books, Route, Flux Gallery Press and why Michael Rosen's new collection is a must and why T.F. Griffin, Ian Daley, Neil Astley, Anthony Cropper should be editing more books. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 2 Volume 1/2005 (ISSN 17430380)

Gerry Potter , talking about his creation, Chloe Poems and children's writer, Chrissie Gittins. George Wallace visits the Kerouac Festival, Dave Wood enters Belfast in his Ireland Tour, part of The Incwriters Society (UK) sponsored poets series. January 2005 reviews, we browse through Dogeater's new publications A Taste of Liquorice and Baz Uber Alles, stop off to look at the new collections from Sand, Wild and Treacle Trickles, and pass comment on Endpapers first poetry collection, Seven Earth Odes. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 1 Volume 4/2004 (ISSN 17430380)

Eva Salzman , Ian Rankin and Lucy English. A final farewell to Michael Donaghy. George Wallace goes all Beat and Andrew O'Donnell goes Korean. The first of The Incwriters Society (UK) sponsored poets tells all about his trip to Ireland, Jane Hardy gives us insight into Connections, Jean Sprackland reveals all about judging the Arvon International Poetry Competition and every thought about being a guide book writer? October 2004 reviews, a look at the magazine South, Bloodaxe Books latest offerings, Double Crossing: New & Selected Poems by Eva Salzman, Art of Impossible: New and Selected Poems 1974-2004 by Paul Hyland and Mischief Night by Roddy Lumsden, along with Joanne Harris's attempts to tame the short story, Jigs & Reels (Doubleday), does she succeed? Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 1 Volume 3/2004 (ISSN 17430380)

Janice Galloway , the Crime Writer, M Y Alam and a retrospective look at the late Spalding Gray. Articles on Thom Gunn, Arvon, Route, A day in the life of comic book editor and a new regular column from the USA. August 2004 reviews of Crimewave 7: The Last Sunset (TTA Press), a look at the short story, Rape Fantasies by Margaret Atwood, the magazine, Cadenza 10, the new novel by Anthony Cropper,  Jack and Sal (Route), the literary critcism magazine, CONNECTIONS: Spring 2004 and the must see reading of summer 2004, T. F. Griffin and Tony Flynn at the Flux Gallery, Leeds. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 1 Volume 2/2004 (ISSN 17430380)

Roger McGough , and author, Steve Aylett, and readers questions with Hilary Mantel. Articles from The North and combating writers block with Roselle Angwin. A day in the life of PBS's Julia Bird. May 2004 reviews of three new collections, Peter Lewin's Silverdale (Kendal Press), Bruce Barnes' Somewhere Else (Utisgutu Press) and Nell Farrell's The Wrong Evangeline (Panshine Press). We look at Mslexia, Anon, Chapman and The Third Alternative. Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).

Issue 1 Volume 1/2004 (ISSN 17430380)

Blake Morrison , Joanne Harris and Anthony Cropper. Articles on Writing My Way Through Cancer, The Truth About Poetry Readings, Anon's and The Slab's first editorial. Rennie Parker's Open Letter on Poetry Competitions. February 2004 reviews of Velocity: Best of Apples & Snakes (Black Spring Press 2003), fifty-fifty: Fifty Poems from Fifty Years of the Poetry Library 1953-2003 (South Bank Centre), The North 33 (Poetry Business 2003) and Aesthetica: A Review of Contemporary Artists - Issue 4 (Federico & Donley 2003). Just right click and select 'save as' to your PC (print ready from any A4 printer).