Current Latin American poetry – an invitation to resistance.


Current Latin American poetry – an invitation to resistance.
An exciting, advanced poetry workshop with the innovative Astrid Alben.
How can we write poetry through times of ecological emergency, perpetual war, or personal crises?
Explore the poetic connections between food, family, love, and legacy.
As part of our Poetry Craft series, Catherine Smith discusses how to write a Golden Shovel poem. Can you explain what a Golden Shovel poem is? The ‘Golden Shovel’ is a poetic form, where the poet chooses a line from an existing poem and uses each word from that line as the last word of…
Read MoreReady to explore the transformative power of female poets? Our Stealing Fire workshops are designed for those inspired by feminist literature and the powerful voices of women in poetry. These workshops will guide you to understand the rich legacy of female voices. A focus on feminist and influential poets. Offering tools to sharpen your own…
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Read MoreFor young creatives, literary rebels, and experimental poets, these workshops challenge you to push the boundaries of poetry, embrace unconventional techniques, and play with form in exciting new ways. Ideal for experienced poets and alternative thinkers who are ready to break the rules and redefine poetry itself. Poems After Poems: Writing Ars Poetica – Leah…
Read MoreA collaboration between the University of Leeds Poetry Centre and the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures.
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