Festivals, Poetry Events & Workshops
11
Jun
Lightning Strike! Journey! Monument!
Verve Poetry Workshop Series
From £18.50
*SOLD OUT*
Lightning Strike! Journey! Monument!
During this workshop we will look at the different ways that metaphor can be used in poetry. We will read poems that use metaphor as fantastical journey, as lightning strike of connection with the reader and as decorative monuments and more and experiment with these different methods in our own writing.
19
jun
Writing Co-ercive Control: A Live Recorded Podcast
A live-recorded podcast hosted by author Abigail Tarttelin, with guest poet Kim Moore discussing writing about coercive control.
7pm-8pm
Greenwich Mean Time
Online
Free
In the fifth episode of this important and groundbreaking live-recorded, interactive podcast series on writing about coercive control, host Abigail Tarttelin will interview award-winning poet Kim Moore, author of collections ALL THE MEN I NEVER MARRIED and THE ART OF FALLING amongst others, to discuss writing poetry around the topic of coercive control.
25
jun
Guest Poet at Ty Newydd
Prices for the week start at £625
Spend a week at Ty Newydd with tutor Helen Mort. I'm the Tuesday night guest poet.
Click below if you fancy a week in one of the most beautiful places around!
26
jun
Go to the Poets with Imtiaz Dharker
Hosted by Kim Moore
Online
EVENT DETAILS
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series ‘Go to the poets, they will speak to thee’ continues throughout 2023. We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us. Each event in the series is part reading, part open mic – and the theme of the open mic changes every month!
Our next event will feature the poet Imtiaz Dharker
Our open mic theme this month is 'the future'
Open mic slots are limited and must be booked in advance. Each open mic poem should be no longer than two minutes. Email Kim Moore at wordsworthreadingseries@outlook.com for a slot. Slots do book up quickly, so don’t leave it to the last minute!
30
jun
Wadsworth Walking Market
10am-4pm
Wainsgate Chapel
Free
Along with the poets Clare Shaw and Amanda Dalton, and the artist Alice Wolfe, we will be running a market stall - selling our poetry and limited edition art prints to the unsuspecting locals of Hebden Bridge. Come and see us and say hello
1-6
jul
Garsdale Retreat
Tutor: Kim Moore
Guest Poet: Liz Berry
£890-£990
*SOLD OUT*
During this course, we will explore the joy and the perils of writing about the self in poetry. Looking at a broad range of poetry, we will examine voice, self-portraits, memory and masks to examine how the self can be both disguised and illuminated in poetry.
Using a wide and diverse range of poetry, we’ll examine how our life experiences can enrich our poetry and how our inner landscape can be rich and fertile ground for creativity.
8-12
jul
Late Night Writing Hours
9pm-10pm
Online: £15 for the week, £5 for the day
Concessions: £1
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
A Late Night Experiment...
Come and join Kim Moore for a week of late night writing hours. For night owls and those who work during the day or have to put children to bed at night...
Come in your pyjamas. Come with your snacks. Come every day - or come when you can - and commit an hour to yourself and your writing.
We will provide the inspiration, the poetry fuel. All you need to do is turn up.
Our Writing Hours use simple prompts, readings and reflections to inspire and encourage you to write throughout January. In an interactive Zoom workshop, you'll work interactively with Kim Moore and writers from across the UK - and beyond! The emphasis is on generating new work, and writing in company: expect connection, creativity and motivation rather than detailed feedback or instruction.
Accessibility
Bursary Tickets available - You don't need to ask - just head over to the ticket page and book one if you couldn't otherwise afford to come.
We will be using Otter to provide a transcript for all sessions and any poems used during the workshops will be screenshared.
Zoom links
*Zoom links come out direct from TryBooking at 9.45am each morning. If you buy a ticket before 9.45am, you will receive a link for that day. If you buy after 9.45am, you will not receive a link until the following morning.
19
jul
Northern Poetry Cabaret
Featuring Steve Ely, Kim Moore, Clare Shaw and Michael Stewart
7pm-8pm
Greenwich Mean Time
Online
£8
Come join us for a night of poetry as part of this year's Haworth Festival. Our event features award-winning writers Steve Ely, Kim Moore, Clare Shaw and Michael Stewart.
23
Jul
Lightning Strike! Journey! Monument!
Verve Poetry Workshop Series
From £18.50
*SOLD OUT*
Lightning Strike! Journey! Monument!
During this workshop we will look at the different ways that metaphor can be used in poetry. We will read poems that use metaphor as fantastical journey, as lightning strike of connection with the reader and as decorative monuments and more and experiment with these different methods in our own writing.
31
jul
Rise Up!
Featuring Kim Moore, Laura Strickland and Deborah Finding
8.30pm
Greenwich Mean Time
Bluebird Bakery
201 Acomb Road Acomb YO24 3HD
Our monthly celebration of poetry and the spoken word! Join us on Wednesday 31st July at 8.30pm (doors at 7.30pm)
18
Sep
Go to the Poets with Katrina Naomi
Hosted by Kim Moore
Online
EVENT DETAILS
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series ‘Go to the poets, they will speak to thee’ continues throughout 2023. We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and inspire us. Each event in the series is part reading, part open mic – and the theme of the open mic changes every month!
More information re tickets to follow shortly
1-31
jan
January Writing Hours 2025
1st -31st January
Online: £60 for the month - or £20 per week
Concessions: £0 and pay-what-you-feel
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2024 - WATCH THIS SPACE!
Imagine January...
It's a New Year but the mornings are dark, the evenings are cold and the best Christmas chocolate has been eaten. It's all feeling a bit grim.
January 2025 is going to be different...
because Kim Moore and Clare Shaw will be running an online Writing Hour every morning throughout January! From 10am-11am on Zoom, come prepared to read poems. Come prepared to think about poems. Come prepared to write poems.
Come in your pyjamas. Come with your breakfast. Come every day - or come when you can - and commit an hour to yourself and your writing.
We will provide the inspiration, the poetry fuel. All you need to do is turn up.
Our Writing Hours use simple prompts, readings and reflections to inspire and encourage you to write throughout January. In an interactive Zoom workshop, you'll work interactively with Kim Moore, Clare Shaw and writers from across the UK - and beyond! The emphasis is on generating new work, and writing in company: expect connection, creativity and motivation rather than detailed feedback or instruction.
Accessibility
Bursary Tickets available - a limited number (25) of free tickets are available. You don't need to ask - just head over to the ticket page and book one if you couldn't otherwise afford to come.
Pay-as-you-feel tickets also available - if you can pay a little bit but not the full price, please book a Pay-as-you-feel ticket!
If you are feeling flush, and would like to donate a Bursary Ticket, please pay for either a week ticket or a full month, and drop us a line to let us know that you've paid for another space. We will announce extra free tickets as they are paid for on social media.
We will be using Otter to provide a transcript for all sessions and any poems used during the workshops will be screenshared.
Zoom links
*Zoom links come out direct from Eventbrite at 9.45am each morning. If you buy a ticket before 9.45am, you will receive a link for that day. If you buy after 9.45am, you will not receive a link until the following morning.
