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Claire Walker’s poetry has been nominated for the Forward Prizes, shortlisted for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award, and placed runner-up in the Pre-Raphaelite Society Poetry Prize. Her work has been widely published in journals and anthologies including Poetry Wales, Poetry Birmingham Literary Journal, The Four Faced Liar, Dust, and Ten Poems about Daughters (Candlestick Press).
Her most recent solo publication is How to Shape Our Mouths, published by Black Cat Poetry Press in July 2026.
Claire is a Creative Writing PhD student at the University of Birmingham. She is a qualified teacher, and an experienced editor and workshop leader. Claire is available for readings and workshops, and offers a range of mentoring packages and manuscript feedback.
For further details including fees and availability, please get in touch using the Contact form.
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Claire Walker - Writer, Editor and Mentor 