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Supporting Creatives

Access Support

If you’re looking for support to make a funding application or deliver a creative project, I can help. If you face barriers such as disability or a long-term health condition, support is often available at no cost to you.

Poetry

I run poetry workshops and offer one to one editing, feedback and mentoring for early stage poets. I write commissions, offer poetry on demand and other poetry activities for events or special occasions.

Copywriting for the Arts

I create web content, blogs and other promotional materials for creative organisations and businesses that support and promote the arts.

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About Sallyanne

My passion is using words to make an impact.

I’m a poet, creative support worker and freelance writer. So whether you’re looking to express yourself through poetry, find support for your creative project, or get your message to the people that need to hear it, I’ll help you make it happen.

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My poetry

My debut pamphlet, Salt & Metal, is about living through and recovering from domestic abuse. If you’re an organisation supporting abuse survivors, I’d love to talk to you how a poetry reading or workshop can bring solace, joy and hope.

I’m also interested in the process of making art and the unique language of art forms. I’ve worked with visual artists, musicians, sound creators and other poets. If you’d like to collaborate with me, let me know!

Get in touch to find out more about my work, enquire about prices or book me for an event.

What people say

  • "Requesting Sallyanne's help as I attempted to navigate a large, complex ACE funding bid was one of the best decisions I have ever made"

    Wendy Pratt - poet and editor

  • "Sallyanne works with great patience and empathy and made what seem like an impossible task for me very doable indeed"

    Gommie - poet and visual artist

  • "She steered me through the very challenging process and I can't praise her highly enough for her patience, knowledge and professionalism"

    Raine Geoghegan - poet, prose writer and playwright

  • "Her guidance was concise and specific. I got a sense that she really supported my idea and that she was enjoying the process too"

    Cheri Gillings - poet and creative practitioner

  • "She was so positive straight away, and helped me apply to Arts Council England for Access Support. I would never have reapplied without her"

    Mel Scott - poet and author

  • "Sallyanne's attention to detail and communication skills at every turn made for a successful finished product. I would highly recommend her"

    Debbion Currie - creative project facilitator

  • "Sallyanne's notes are encouraging, thorough and inspiring and I’d recommend her to anyone looking to improve their practice"

    Joely Dutton - writer of MG and YA fiction

  • "I recommend Sallyanne to anyone working on any funding application. She is calm, understanding and thorough"

    Éloïse Armary - poet and artivist