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Introducing Wain
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Rachel tells us about their verse collection, titled Wain.
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    Introducing Wain
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  9. Books and confidence
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  10. The poetry community
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  11. Working with young writers
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  12. Wishes
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  13. Alastair’s influences
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  14. Self-Defence
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