One of the UK's most talented spoken word performers, winner of the first televised slam, Kat Francois, has been a Write Out Loud poet (i.e. had a profile on the site) since April. In a recent interview for online magazine Raw Roots she shares some of the secrets of her outstanding success in poetry slams and as a comedy performer.

All you gig organisers out there, get her booked soon! Especially you northern ones.

Have a look at Kat’s profile to see her amazing CV.