'If Everyone Holds Up The Sky' by Roma Robinson

'If Everyone Holds Up The Sky' by Roma Robinson

Author: Dialect Writers Collective March 12, 2026 Duration: 23:43

Roma Robinson reads her story 'If Everyone Holds Up The Sky' from The Weight of Light project (2026).

The Weight of Light is a project which commissioned an inter-generational team of four writers from the Stroud District. These brilliant writers co-created writing with a hyperlocal lens about positive ways of adapting and moving through changes brought about by climate crisis. This editorial approach has been rooted in peer care, offering a model for artist-led climate communication.

Weight of Light was funded by Stroud District Council.


There's a particular magic in hearing a writer's voice, not just on the page but in the air. Dialect Writers Collective captures that intimacy, creating a sonic gathering place for literary work often forged outside of urban centers. This podcast is built on the simple, powerful act of sharing: you'll hear poems, stories, and essays read aloud by their authors, interspersed with conversations that delve into the messy, rewarding process behind them. The focus rests firmly on creative honesty and the craft of writing, exploring how our surroundings and communities inevitably shape the stories we need to tell. Rather than polished interviews, episodes feel like genuine exchanges, offering a platform to distinct voices from rural and edgeland spaces. Tuning in means gaining access to a raw, thoughtful dialogue about why we write and for whom. It’s a series committed to widening the circle, reminding us that vital literature emerges from everywhere. Each installment from the Dialect Writers Collective podcast serves as both a celebration of finished work and a window into the writer's mind, fostering a sense of connection often missing from the solitary act of reading. You're invited to listen closely to the words and the spaces between them.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 4

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Duration: 36:00
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Duration: 27:19
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