Online Poetry Writing Workshop (QTIBPOC)

10am ET, 3pm BST, 7.30pm IST

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

Introduction and group agreement

Time reading and discussing a poem written by a QTIBPOC poet

Writing prompt

Time for writing

Opportunity to share

PROMPTS: are suggestions, only do what feels comfortable

BREAKS: take as many breaks as you need, as often as you need

CAMERA: on or off as you feel comfortable

SHARING: you are invited to share your writing, but this is optional

SUPPORTING EACH OTHER: we are support and positive towards anyone who shares

CONTENT WARNINGS (CW): give a brief content warning if you feel it is appropriate

CONFIDENTIALITY: please do share your wonderful writing with others, but keep anything else shared in the session confidential

Poetry can be beautiful, uplifting, thought-provoking, challenging and sometimes upsetting. All emotions are welcome in this space.

If you find yourself triggered by a poem, you are encouraged to step away from the session and engage in whatever self-care practice you use to help ground yourself, and to reach out for additional support as appropriate.

Please take care of yourself.

For additional support

https://befrienders.org/

https://switchboard.lgbt/

https://giveusashout.org/

https://lgbt.foundation/contact-support/

Event Venue

Online