Editing Your Own Work
Good editing can make the difference between a mediocre poem and a good one, between a good poem and maybe even a great one. But how on earth do you get perspective on your own work? Join Helena Nelson (HappenStance Press editor) and Eleanor Livingstone (poet and former festival director) for a focussed, hands-on editing workshop. Bring along a draft poem of your own, ideally 8 – 16 lines long, and pen and paper (or mobile device if preferred). We’ll have fun experimenting with a few techniques that might take your writing to the next level…
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