In this workshop we will explore how to bring together a group of poems to produce a pamphlet or book. We will explore the notion of the poetry pamphlet versus full collection in terms of the function and purpose of each and how they operate. We will think about structuring a body of work, how to sequence poems and what the organising principles might be. How does the placing of poems together change or enhance the poem? How do we build on and around key themes? We will look at examples of published pamphlets and books to consider how and why authors have brought poems together in the way they have, identifying the choices and opportunities available to poets. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own poems or projects in progress to discuss with others in the group.
This workshop is run by poet Paul Stephenson, who has published three poetry pamphlets and one collection.
📅Date and time: 18 October, 11:00-13:00 CET
📍Venue: Pianofabriek, Rue du Fort 35, 1060 Saint-Gilles
💰Price: €20 Eur (non-member) €15 Eur (Member).
The price of the workshop is €20 and €15 for members (read more about membership). Our bank account details are: Wordcraft Collective; BE27 0019 5813 6673.
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In the case that there are fewer than 6 participants enrolled for the workshop, we reserve the right to cancel. We will undertake to inform all enrolled participants of the cancellation. In this case, we will refund all participants the full amount of their fees paid.
Paul Stephenson
Paul Stephenson’s first collection 'Hard Drive' was published by Carcanet in 2023. It was shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award and Polari Book Prize. He has three pamphlets: 'Those People' (Smith/Doorstop, 2015), 'The Days that Followed Paris' (HappenStance, 2016), written after the Paris terrorist attacks, and 'Selfie with Waterlilies' (Paper Swans Press, 2017). He has an MA in Creative Writing with Pedagogy (Poetry) from the Manchester Writing School. He co-edited the ‘Europe’ of Magma, and has just finished the ‘ownership’ issue out in July. He helps programme the Poetry in Aldeburgh festival. He is from Cambridge and lives in Brussels.
