I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
From Song of Myself, Walt Whitman.

John Clare’s heartbreaking I am, Walt Whitman's mesmeric Song of Myself, and Lucille Clifton’s bold Won’t You Celebrate With Me are all examples of poems in which the self is in central focus.

And how might we write about ourselves without lapsing into solipsism or self-indulgence? How do we turn the lens inward while also illuminating the broader world, transforming our particular experiences into poetry that resonates universally?

Drawing inspiration from vibrant contemporary voices and fine, classic poetry, we will delve into the art of poetic self-expression, seeking to sing the self with both power and nuance.

Join poet Anna Saunders for a workshop that offers you space to write, feedback on your poems, a mini-tutorial, writing triggers, and the company of other industrious writers.

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).