CPF: Begin your Poems with a Bang - a workshop on the theme of first lines.
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Begin your Poems with a Bang, not a Whimper.
A workshop on the theme of first lines.
“Let us go then, you and I” to craft memorable first lines of poems. Work with poet Anna Saunders to write openings that startle, surprise, and intrigue your reader.
With writing triggers, a mini tutorial, and inspiration from classic and contemporary poetry, you will explore ways to step out strongly with your first sentence.
Anna Saunders is the author of Communion, (Wild Conversations Press), Struck, (Pindrop Press) Kissing the She Bear, (Wild Conversations Press), Burne Jones and the Fox, Ghosting for Beginners, Feverfew, The Prohibition of Touch, Eurydice in the Ruined House, (all from Indigo Dreams).
Anna has over 20 years of teaching experience and a Master's in Creative and Critical Writing.
Organiser: Cheltenham Poetry Festival