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SUMMARY:Poetry for the End of the World (and other hard times)
DESCRIPTION:Join the long tradition of apocalyptic verse.\nIn this workshop\, writers will consider end-times poems both ancient and contemporary in order to find their own voice for lamenting hard times. Students will let this work inspire new approaches to their own work in order to generate 2-3 new poems and ideas for moving forward in this tradition. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nBe exposed to apocalyptic poems both old and new\nUnderstand the role that such poetry plays during challenging times\nDeveloped your own voice in this tradition\nMove your work from the abstract to figurative gesture and concrete image\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers familiar with the foundational tools of poetry who want advance their craft and knowledge in this genre and tradition.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/poetry-for-the-end-of-the-world-and-other-hard-times-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Poetry,Workshop,Zoom
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