Poetry Writing Workshop: Week 1 - Poetry Archives

Morocco Bound Bookshop

Ruth’s ever popular series is back! Come refine your skills in a friendly setting

This workshop: In this workshop we’ll explore poems built from historical events, documents, photographs and personal histories, reading contemporary poets who work with archives and memory. Through guided exercises, you’ll experiment with transforming materials — real or invented — into poetry. About our workshop:This popular workshop series invites you to explore a different poetic theme every fortnight.You’ll take inspiration from life, art, music, nature, the city and, of course, poetry – reading published work, responding to writing prompts, giving each other feedback and (most importantly!) connecting with fellow poetic souls. Everyone should leave with the beginnings of one or two poems and plenty of inspiration to keep writing.In this series, following the success of our in-house anthology ‘Slow Progress’, we’ll also be working towards a second publication in 2026. Attendees are therefore invited to bring, share and edit their poems during the workshops – with more information provided on the night. This is not mandatory, but encouraged, and all experience levels are welcome in this supportive space.So join us in the cosy, inspiring setting of Morocco Bound – there are bookshelves aplenty and delicious drinks available while you write. One hot or soft drink is included in each ticket, with a wide range of beer and wine also on offer. As this is an evening series, feel free to bring a snack if you are on-the-go! ScheduleEach workshop will roughly consist of:6:30-6:40pm - welcome and time to grab a drink6:40-7:00pm - warm-up exercise and discussion7:00-7:45pm - reading, discussing, writing7:45-8:00pm - break8:00-8:30pm - reading, discussing, writing8:30-9:00pm - sharing, workshopping, editing About the tutorRuth is a London-based poet and tutor originally from the West Midlands. She believes everyone can write poetry and is passionate about making the community more inclusive and accessible. Ruth’s first pamphlet ‘The Thought Sits With Me’ was published by Nine Pens in 2022. She edited Morocco Bound’s first anthology of poetry, ‘Slow Progress’, in 2024. She has placed and been shortlisted for several prizes in the last few years, including the Passionfruit, New Poet’s, Plough and Prole Prizes.

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