Francis Bickmore's guest appearances

Francis Bickmore

Scottish Poetry Library Podcast

Wigtown Book Festival Podcast

Hugh McMillan

Gerda Stevenson

Emily Dickinson

Jenny Lewis

Blake Morrison

Sarah Stewart

Rupert Everett

Eileen Myles

David Briggs

Kirsty Logan

Mary Jean Chan

Sarah Howe

Thomas Lux

Robert Wrigley

Chris King

OwlTail

Michèle Roberts

Jenny Brown

On this episode we consider different aspects of the publishing world— from the perspective of an author, an agent and a publisher. Author Michèle Roberts discusses her new book Negative Capability, a candid and refreshing honest diary of a year in which she delves into the daily world of an artist and explores the relationships with her agent and publisher following their rejection of her novel.We also talk to two prominent figures in the Scottish literary scene, Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates and Francis Bickmore, Publishing Director of Canongate Books, to get their insight into the publishing world during lockdown and their thoughts about what will happen after restrictions are lifted.  Incidental music by Ragland.

On this episode we consider different aspects of the publishing world— from the perspective of an author, an agent and a publisher. Author Michèle Roberts discusses her new book Negative Capability, a candid and refreshing honest diary of a year in which she delves into the daily world of an artist and explores the relationships with her agent and publisher following their rejection of her novel. We also talk to two prominent figures in the Scottish literary scene, Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates and Francis Bickmore, Publishing Director of Canongate Books, to get their insight into the publishing world during lockdown and their thoughts about what will happen after restrictions are lifted. Incidental music by Ragland.

Wigtown: Michèle Roberts, Jenny Brown and Francis Bickmore

Toby Mottershead

Ryan chats with Francis Bickmore, senior editor at Canongate Books, and Toby Mottershead of Black Diamond Express about their favourite poem, Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". Their discussion covers Nick Cave, Iron Maiden, what we expect from literature and how poetry can fit neatly into a busy schedule, among other things. Also features the track "Jack" by Black Diamond Express. Presented by Ryan van Winkle. Produced by Colin Fraser. Incidental music by Ewen Maclean. For feedback, mail splpodcast@gmail.com

4th December 2009: Francis Bickmore, Toby Mottershead and Black Diamond Express