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James Nash

Poet

Author

Teacher

Latest Writing

Autumn inspiration

Autumn inspiration

Along with the autumn colours comes the perennial inspiration of the Ilkley Literature Festival. A…
Blog postNovember 4, 2025
October Writing

October Writing

Gansey Girl  I sit and wait. I gaze, I hope, I knit.This is my place,…
Blog postSeptember 30, 2025
September writing

September writing

Ode to Autumn by John Keats 1.Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,        …
Blog postAugust 30, 2025
August writing

August writing

This piece comes a little late. I was waiting until I had made a day…
Blog postAugust 11, 2025
The Launch of ‘Notes of Your Music’, June Seventeenth

The Launch of ‘Notes of Your Music’, June Seventeenth

Rather like having a party, the day dawned with a mixture of nerves and excitement. …
Blog postJuly 1, 2025

About

I’m a writer, poet and teacher based in Leeds.

I spend much of my week working from home or in schools, libraries and other venues within Yorkshire. But as Leeds is a city with great travel connections, there aren’t many parts of the country I can’t get to and back within the day.

I travel by train, bus and taxi. This suits me. I have time to write, to read and to observe the world.

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