Stuart Pickford is the recipient of an Eric Gregory award. His first collection, The Basics (2001), was published by Redbeck Press and shortlisted for the Forward Best First Collection prize. His second collection, Swimming with Jellyfish (2016) was published by Smith/Doorstop. Stuart lives in Harrogate and taught in a local comprehensive school.

Stuart Pickford's work featured in Stand Magazine comprises seven contributions of poetry, over a period of 11 years.