Neal Mason has had collections of poetry published by Peterloo Poets, the University of Salzburg Press and Holland Park Press. He has done well in many competitions, including winning the Phoenix International Play Competition on two consecutive years. He taught courses for the University of Wales, WEA etc. and was Writer in Residence for six months in a Welsh valley. He was selected for a masterclass at the Hay-on-Wye Festival and advised the Arts Council’s Grants to Publishers Panel. He runs the soundwork-uk.co.uk website.