What is poetry? What makes it different from other forms of art and writing? How do I write and publish my own poems?
Express Media, in partnership with Australian Poetry, is pleased to announce the 2024 return of Toolkits: Poetry – an online course in the forms, functions, histories and uses of poetry. This program will combine theoretical approaches, practical exercises, and group workshopping to guide young writers through the development of their work.
During this 12-week program, you’ll get to explore the many varied forms and genres of poetry, as well as writing, workshopping and edit your own writing throughout the course. Participants will hone their skills in textual analysis, create their own original work, explore the possibilities of collaborative work, and learn how to pitch work to publishers when they’re done.
Participants also have the chance to learn from some of Australia’s best writers, with guest artists (to be announced) presenting live and online in sessions for young writers across the country.
Toolkits: Poetry will run on Wednesdays at 6—8pm AEST throughout September, October and November. If you are a writer or artist aged 30 and under interested in writing poetry, we want to hear from you!
Applications for this stream have been extended to Wednesday 4th Sept 11:59pm
Facilitator | Brayden Gilmartin
Brayden Gilmartin is a writer and editor, currently practicing on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people in Naarm/Melbourne. He completed an Honours in Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne, focusing on explorations of gender fluidity in digital poetry. In 2020 he participated in a poetry residency with Running Dog, and last year was guest editor on Tell Me Like You Mean It, an annual publication of young and/or emerging writers published by Cordite Poetry Review and Australian Poetry. His first poetry collection, Strange Animals, is published by No More Poetry Press.
Become an Express Media Member!
Toolkits: Poetry is free for Express Media/Australian Poetry joint members along with a number of other perks, events, and opportunities. You must be a member to participate in Toolkits. If you’re not already a member, you can easily sign up here.
Note: Express Media is committed to access, so if you would like to sign up and are experiencing financial hardship, please submit your application and contact us via info@expressmedia.org.au to be awarded one of our sponsored memberships if your Toolkits application is successful.
