Training & Events - Workshop / Course
Poetry Workshops
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Writers’ Centre Norwich are delighted to offer four poetry workshops in collaboration with the Poetry School this autumn and winter.
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Writers’ Centre Norwich Offices, 14 Princes Street, Norwich, NR3 1AE |
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UK, England, East England |
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10 Oct 2009 |
End Date: |
13 Mar 2010 |
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The workshops look at key processes of writing poetry, and include a session with Neil Astley on getting published, and a masterclass with Sean O’ Brien on how to prevent habit or anxiety from obstructing your work.
Writing The Self with Michael Laskey - Sat 10 October 2009, 11am – 5pm, £50 / £40 conc
Aldeburgh Poetry Festival founder and TS Eliot Prize shortlisted poet Michael Laskey examines the process of writing one’s self into poetry. Including close readings of contemporary poetry and writing exercises for poets looking to develop in their field.
Getting Published - Or Not with Neil Astley - Mon 9 November 2009, 4pm – 7pm, £50 / £40
This workshop offers a nuts-and-bolts examination of the whys and wherefores of getting poetry published in books and magazines, led by Bloodaxe’s editor, Neil Astley. He has published hundreds of poets but has also had to reject the rest by the skipload and so can offer an informed, insider’s view of poetry publishing and bookselling. The session involves a general reality check as well as individual attention to particular concerns and questions. Not to be missed. Participants also receive free entry to the evening’s Cafe Writers event, see www.cafewriters.org.uk
Fact Into Poetry with Helen Ivory - Sat 27 February 2010, 10am – 5pm, £50 / £40 conc
How important are facts in a poem? How far can you take an idea before it’s fully realised? This workshop explores the process of changing fact into art. Bloodaxe published and Eric Gregory award winning poet Helen Ivory will lead participants, looking at aspects of the self, the metaphorical truth and how facts can be manipulated creatively to make poems.
What Does The Poem Need From The Poet? Masterclass with Sean O'Brien - Sat 13 March 2010, 10am-4pm, £60/40 conc
This masterclass will concentrate on those points at which a poem comes into its own during the process of revision. TS Eliot prize winner Sean O’Brien will look at ways of preventing habit or anxiety from obstructing the range and development of our work, and the overall emphasis will be on the sense of possibility. Those booking onto the masterclass will be asked to submit poems in advance.
To book please email info@writerscentrenorwich.org.uk or call 01603 877177.
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