As a thank you and congratulations to reaching the end of all that, here are two lovely poems from our archive.

The imaginatively titled ‘Poem’ by John Betjeman, and ‘Reflections’ by Louis MacNeice.

All in the archive section on the website: thelondonmagazine.org/category/arc...

If I were to boldly claim The London Mag's essays have any definitive style, it’s something of the rigour, humour and readability you can find in those three.

Email me at jamie.cameron@thelondonmagazine.org. We reply to all pitches and we pay.

@tommygilhooly.bsky.social essay 'Dear Chris Kraus, Ovid, Saul Bellow...', written in the form of a letter itself, delves into the evolution of the epistolary form, tracing how letters—real and fictional—forge connections across time and textual realities.

thelondonmagazine.org/article/essa...

Kira McPherson’s essay examines the absence of speech marks in modern literature, exploring debates around the trend and questioning what is gained or lost through this approach. Includes examinations of Sally Rooney, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Kairos.

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Joey Connolly's essay examines life’s overwhelming complexity and our attempts to navigate information overload. It highlights how poetry serves as a radical act of focused attention in a world increasingly defined by distraction.

You should just read this because it is so good.
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For inspiration, here are some standout essays from our last call...