#121: Hollie McNish, poet

<p>Rachel and Simon speak with the poet Hollie McNish. After rising to prominence online, she has published four collections of poetry: “<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Papers-Hollie-McNish/dp/1906075670">Papers</a>”,&nbsp;“<a href="https://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/cherry-pie-by-hollie-mcnish-pre-order-released-april-15">Cherry Pie</a>”,&nbsp;“<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-i-ride/hollie-mcnish/i-inja/9780989310482">Why I Ride</a>”&nbsp;and “<a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/hollie-mcnish/plum/9781509815760">Plum</a>”. “<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/nobody-told-me/hollie-mcnish/9780349134352">Nobody Told Me</a>”, a collection of prose and poetry about parenthood taken from Hollie's diaries, was published in 2016 and won the Ted Hughes award for New Work in Poetry. In May she released <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/slug-the-sunday-times-bestseller/9780349726359">“Slug...and other things I've been told to hate”</a>, a bestselling poetic memoir. She has also recorded an album of poetry and music, co-written a play about the history of women's football in Britain, and has just finished a reimagining of “Antigone”. We spoke to Hollie about the difference between poets and spoken-word artists, launching a career in the artform, and how she deals with hostile critics.</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Writing Magazine, who have provided an exclusive discount for listeners of Always Take Notes. Download their digital magazine and try their introductory subscription offer at 3 issues for just £4.99 (worth £18). Claim this offer online at:&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketmags.com/offer/warners-group/atnwritingm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pocketmags.com/offer/warners-group/atnwritingm</a></p> <p>You can find us online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alwaystakenotes.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">alwaystakenotes.com</a>, on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/takenotesalways" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank