August 2022 Round-up: Virtual Literary Events
August is coming in hot, hot, hot! For most events organisers, this summer has been an improvement on the past two but, with rates of COVID fluctuating, we are still combatting various challenges to ensure gigs can happen safely. Many gigs have returned to their venues (at full/reduced capacity) while others have opted to stay virtual for a bit longer. Some, determined to stay accessible, have created hybrid events or are running different events for both in-the-flesh and virtual audiences.
Plenty of people remain understandably cautious about venturing out to attend gigs, especially those who are vulnerable, or are unable to attend in person. Here is the good news: creative communities across the UK, and all around the globe, continue to put on some amazing virtual events!
The HCE magazine team have created another list of online literary open mics, events and workshops (listed in separate categories below), to help you plan for the weeks ahead. Don’t miss out on taking part – seize this opportunity to “travel” far and wide, maybe even overseas…
OPEN MICS
Mon 1st Aug, 7-8PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Wordspace Open Mic
Free poetry open mic in a friendly, informal, supportive environment. No pre-booked slots, sign-up on arrival. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 1st Aug, 10.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
The Word is Write: Cafe Generalissimo Open Mic
Free poetry open mic event, hosted by Generalissimo Bryan Franco. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Tues 2nd Aug, 1-3PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Between the Lines
Southeast Asia’s weekly online poetry reading show, hosted by Kemlyn Bappe. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Tues 2nd Aug, 7-10PM (UK time) – hybrid: in-person/via Zoom
York Spoken Word
(Based in: York, UK)
An open mic event for poets and story-tellers, hosted by Rose Drew. Slots are 4 mins each. Approx. 20 open mic poets in person & 12ish via Zoom. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Wed 3rd Aug, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Crafty Crows: Open mic special
Free Gloucestershire Poetry Society open mic event, hosted by Josephine Lay. No headliners in August, 5-min open mic slots. Open mic sign-up is first come, first served (email craftycrows2020ATyahooDOTcom). For more info and to register, visit the Helm tickets webpage.
Wed 3rd Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom/Facebook Live
SpoFest Poetry and Prose
Spoken word open mic night. Featured guests: Madeline Artenberg, James Benger, Sarah Worrel and author Christopher Moore. 3 mins per open mic reader. More info about themes, signing up for open mic and accessing the gig is available on the Facebook event page.
Thurs 4th Aug, 7.45PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Lime Square Poets featuring Liz Quirke
Free poetry open mic event. Featured headliner: Kerry poet Liz Quirke. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Sat 6th Aug, 11PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Poetry in the Brew
Suggested entry: $5. Poetry open mic event with 5 min slots. Contact host Christine Hall for more info: poetryinthebrewATgmailDOTcom or visit the Poetry in the Brew blog for access.
Sun 7th Aug, 7PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Like a Blot From the Blue: Poets Get Ahead with Kate Jenkinson
Free poetry open mic, hosted by Fin Hall. Featured poet: Kate Jenkinson. Everyone must wear a hat! For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Sun 7th Aug, 5-7PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Poetry LGBT – Open Mic
Free poetry open mic event. Spoken word from new and established poets/writers/creatives. Slots are 5 mins each. Subtitles/Live transcript is available. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Sun 7th Aug, 8PM (UK time) – via Zoom/Facebook Live
Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry presents: A New Books Showcase
Free poetry readings event to celebrate new books from Heidi Seaborn, Raine Geoghegan & Gary Copeland Lilley. Register/sign-up via Zoom. For details, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 8th Aug, 7PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Hunger-Themed Poetry Open Mic
Fundraiser – participants encouraged to donate to World Food Programme/Feeding America/similar organisation. Hunger-focused poetry open mic. In addition to the poetry, the event will feature brief remarks from anti-hunger experts about collective approaches to addressing world hunger. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Mon 8th Aug, 8.30PM (UK time) – hybrid: in-person/via Zoom/website livestream/Vimeo/Facebook Live/YouTube Live
Ó Bhéal
(Happens in: Cork, Ireland)
Free poetry open mic event, hosted by Paul Casey. Features live poetry prompt challenge, headliners (from Coventry, UK) Sujana Crawford and John Bernard, plus open mic. There are multiple ways to attend/watch the gig live. More info and access details are on the Ó Bhéal website.
Tues 9th Aug, 1-3PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Between the Lines
Southeast Asia’s weekly online poetry reading show, hosted by Kemlyn Bappe. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Tues 9th August, 7-10PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Spoken World…Featuring EveryBuddy!
$3 entry fee (paid as virtual coffee). Spoken word open mic night, based in Paris. Performers welcome from all around the world. No headliner this month, more open mic. Theme is: ‘recovery’. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Wed 10th August, 00.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
QPAC Open Mic
(Usually happens in: Queens, NY, USA)
Queens Poetic Alchemy Collective: a weekly open mic for poetry, music, comedy, rap & stories. A safe space for all to share openly, influenced by the Daoist principles of alchemy. For more details, visit the Eventbrite page.
Thurs 11th August, 7.15PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Fire & Dust Poets Zoom Around the World: Emma Kemp
(Based in: Coventry, UK)
Free/Pay As You Feel monthly event. Moved to third Thursday for this month only! Poetry open mic slots, plus special headline guest Emma Kemp. Hosted by Ann Atkins. To attend, grab an Eventbrite ticket (free) for either open mic slot or audience. Details re: Zoom URL, etc. will be emailed before the gig.
Thurs 11th Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – hybrid: in-person/via Zoom
DIY Poets August Showcase
Tickets: £3 donation/free entry. A showcase of Nottingham’s poetry talent, featuring: Donald Holmes, Elaine Boot, Sonja Dengler. Plus open mic. For more details and access, visit the City Arts page.
Thurs 11th Aug, 7.-8.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Open Mic Night with Sharena Lee Satti
Tickets: free/donations. Poetry open mic night, as part of Sangam Festival. Hosted by Bradford poet Sharena Lee Satti. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Thurs 11th Aug, 7.45PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Lime Square Poets featuring Jeff Kaliss
Free poetry open mic event. Featured headliner: San Francisco poet Jeff Kaliss. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Sun 14th Aug, 8PM (UK time) – via Zoom/Facebook Live
Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry Poetry: Wild Card Open Mic
Free open mic event. Twelve 5-min slots – first come, first served. Register/sign-up via Zoom. For details, visit the Facebook event page.
Sun 14th Aug, 11PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Uncloistered Poetry Online – August
Free poetry open mic event. Featured readers: JR Turek, Erin Elizabeth Smith, Doc Janning and Freesia McKee. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 15th Aug, 10.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
The Word is Write: Cafe Generalissimo Open Mic
Free poetry open mic event, hosted by Generalissimo Bryan Franco. For more details and to book tickets, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 15th Aug, 2.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
San Jose Poetry Slam Zoom Edition feat Stacy Dyson
Free two-round slam poetry slam event, hosted by Scorpiana Xlent. Poets can sign up to compete via the Zoom chat box. For more details and to book tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 16th Aug, 1-3PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Between the Lines
Southeast Asia’s weekly online poetry reading show, hosted by Kemlyn Bappe. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Wed 17th August, 00.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
QPAC Open Mic
(Usually happens in: Queens, NY, USA)
Queens Poetic Alchemy Collective: a weekly open mic for poetry, music, comedy, rap & stories. A safe space for all to share openly, influenced by the Daoist principles of alchemy. For more details, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 17th Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom
New Ground Poetry Night
Free spoken word/poetry open mic night. Slots are for 3 poems or 5 mins per poet, whichever comes first. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Wed 17th Aug, 12-4PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Incite! – LGBTQ open mic
Free queer spoken word night, run by charity forum+ and hosted by performance poet Hannah Chutzpah. Featuring guest headliner plus open mic (5 mins slot – reserved for members of LGBTQ+ community). For a link to attend online, email: infoATforumplusDOTorgDOTuk. For more info, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 17th Aug, 6.45PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Quiet Compere Tour 2022 – Stop 6
Pay As You Feel by donation. A showcase of ten emerging and established poets with a short open mic section hosted by Sarah L Dixon and Dave Pitt. Poet line-up featuring: Siegfried Baber, Ruth Kelsey, Jonathan Kinsman, Gill Lambert, Sharon Larkin, Hannah Linden, Nicky Longthorne, Liz Mills, Finola Scott & Olivia Tuck. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Facebook event page.
Thurs 18th Aug, 7PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Grizzly Pear Poetry Open Mic
Free poetry open mic event. Featured headliners: Nabeela Saghir and Sallyanne Rock. For more details and to sign-up, visit the Grizzly Pear Linktree.
Thurs 18th Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom webinar
(Un)spoken Word August 2022
Free and informal poetry/music open mic event, presented by Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Each event has a theme but all topics welcome. £50 prize for the favourite poem (decided by vote). For more details and to book tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Thurs 18th Aug, 7.45PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Lime Square Poets featuring Meg Mulcahy
Free poetry open mic event. Featured headliner: poet Meg Mulcahy. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Fri 19th Aug, 7.30-10PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Oooh Beehive – with Tom S Juniper
Free/Pay As You Feel poetry open mic event, hosted by Nick Lovell and Clive Oseman. Headliner: Sheffield poet Tom S Juniper, plus open mic (slots: 3 mins max.). For details and access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Sat 20th August, 6.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Malta Poets Society (Open Mic)
Free open mic for sharing spoken word, poetry, prose, dance, song, music, art and culture. For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sun 21st August, 6-9PM (UK time) – via unknown
Malta Poets Society (Open Mic)
Free open mic for sharing spoken word, poetry, prose, dance, song, music, art and culture. For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sun 21st August, 7PM (UK time) – via unknown
All the Lovers Left Alive
Weekly poetry open mic event hosted by Buddy Wakefield. 20 open mic slots, tickets $5-$10 on a sliding scale. Or $25 for open mic slot and individual feedback. For more details and to register, visit Buddy Wakefield’s website.
Tues 23rd Aug, 1-3PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Between the Lines
Southeast Asia’s weekly online poetry reading show, hosted by Kemlyn Bappe. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Tues 23rd August, 8PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Northern Poets Society: Zoom Poetry Session
Free poetry open mic event, with guest host David Wigmore. To request the link to perform in open mic or attend as audience, send a DM to @PoetsNorthern on Twitter.
Wed 24th August, 00.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
QPAC Open Mic
(Usually happens in: Queens, NY, USA)
Queens Poetic Alchemy Collective: a weekly open mic for poetry, music, comedy, rap & stories. A safe space for all to share openly, influenced by the Daoist principles of alchemy. For more details, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 24th Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom webinar
An Evening with André Naffis-Sahely
Tickets: £5. Part of the Wordsworth Grasmere poetry reading series ‘Go to the poets, they will speak to thee’, hosted by Kim Moore. Featuring discussion and poetry with André Naffis-Sahely, plus ‘where were you when…’ themed open mic. For more details and to book tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Thurs 25th Aug, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Speak Your Truth
Monthly spoken word open mic event from the Spoke Poetry Hub. Hosted by Sharena Lee Satti and Andrew Doughty. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Thurs 25th Aug, 7.45PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Lime Square Poets featuring Fred Johnston
Free poetry open mic event. Featured headliner: Galway poet Fred Johnston. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Fri 26th Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Phoenix Books Virtual Poetry Open Mic
Free poetry open mic event, hosted by Phoenix Books’ own Bianca Amira Zanella. Sign up for open mic at the start of the gig, via Zoom chat. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sat 27th Aug, 9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Gestalt Poetry
Free poetry open mic hosted by Amy Hoskins. Headline poet: Jon Wesick. To request an open mic slot, email Amy at: amyhoskinsccATgmailDOTcom. For more details or to register, visit the Facebook event page.
Sat 27th Aug, 4.30-6PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Let’s Un-MESH Life Open Mic #60
Free open mic event for poetry and music in various languages (including English and Hindi). Send a DM to the organisers for access. For more details or to register for an open mic slot, visit the Facebook event page.
Sun 28th Aug, 6-8PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Speak the Word: Open Mic
Monthly poetry and spoken word open mic event. Slots are 5 mins. max. All levels of experience welcome. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sun 28th August, 7PM (UK time) – via unknown
All the Lovers Left Alive
Weekly poetry open mic event hosted by Buddy Wakefield. 20 open mic slots, tickets $5-$10 on a sliding scale. Or $25 for open mic slot and individual feedback. For more details and to register, visit Buddy Wakefield’s website.
Sun 28th Aug, 7.30-10PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Allographic Virtual Open Mic
Monthly spoken word open mic event – poetry, story-telling, drama. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 30th Aug, 1-3PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Between the Lines
Southeast Asia’s weekly online poetry reading show, hosted by Kemlyn Bappe. For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page.
Wed 31st August, 00.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
QPAC Open Mic
(Usually happens in: Queens, NY, USA)
Queens Poetic Alchemy Collective: a weekly open mic for poetry, music, comedy, rap & stories. A safe space for all to share openly, influenced by the Daoist principles of alchemy. For more details, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 31st Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom
SpoFest Writing Prompt, Rough Draft and Exquisite Corpse
Free story-telling/poetry open mic event, with writing prompt challenges and prizes. Featuring special co-host Lauren Scharhag and ‘Corpse Wrangler’ Angela Yuriko Smit. August’s prompts: A) tantivy — gift card — disambiguate / B) Start your story with someone discovering a photograph that has something written on the back. Exquisite Corpse: writing a poem together. Rough Draft: tell a story on the spot based on the given prompt. $10 Amazon E-Gift card up for grabs! For more info and to register, visit the Facebook event page.
EVENTS
Mon 1st Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom
Tulsa Glitterary Queer Reading Series: Monica Teresa Ortiz and Kaitlyn Von Behren
Free queer poetry readings and discussion event, featuring Monica Teresa Ortiz and Kaitlyn Von Behren. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Mon 1st Aug, 6AM (UK time) – via Zoom
Australian poetry: Poetry Editors Panel
Free discussion panel event. Find out what editors are looking for, what the current literary landscape is like and what role editors have to play in the poetic ecology. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 2nd Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Lime Square Poets Launch: The Songs I Sing Are Sisters
Free poetry book launch event, for ‘The Songs I Sing are Sisters’ by Cáit O’Neill McCullagh and Sinéad McClure. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Wed 3rd Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom
Montreal Pride Week: Wolsak & Wynn Poetry Reading
Free poetry readings and discussion event for Montreal Pride Week. This event celebrates two recent publications by Canadian literary press Wolsak & Wynn: ‘Emanations’ by Prathna Lor and ‘Nothing Will Save Your Life’ by Nancy Jo Cullen. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Thurs 4th Aug, 7.30-8.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Polari LGBTQ+ Literary Salon
Free LGBTQ+ discussion and readings event, as part of Sangam Festival. Hosted by Paul Burston and featuring a showcase of wonderfully talented LGBTQ+ writers of South Asian heritage: Tufayel Ahmed, Nikita Gill and Raga D’Silva. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Thurs 4th Aug, 6.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
‘163 Days’ with Hannah Hodgson
Tickets: £7.06. Poetry discussion event, as part of Leeds Poetry Festival. Hosted by Rhian Edwards. Hannah and Rhian will discuss trauma, truth and care in Hannah’s brilliant debut collection ‘163 Days’. For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sat 6th Aug, 6.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
‘In Conversation’ – Book Celebration
Free book launch event, to celebrate the 1-month anniversary since publication of Janice Whyne’s poetry book ‘In Conversation’. With readings and Q&A. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sat 6th-Sun 28th Aug, all times (on demand) – via PBH webpage
Robert Ganley: ‘Yay! The Search for Happiness’
Free spoken word show – part of PBH’s Free Fringe 2021. A poetry/comedy show with Robert Ganley. For details and access info, visit the PBH Fringe event page.
Mon 8th Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Oceanside Library Summer Gazebo Readings
(Happens in: New York, USA)
Every Monday, hosted by Tony Iovino. Featured poets/authors: Gayl Teller, Valerie Giggs, Bruce Grossberg & Gary Opas. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 8th-Sun 21st Aug, 7-8.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Kizzy Wade: ‘All Inclusive’
Free spoken word show – part of PBH’s Free Fringe 2021. Join poet Kizzy Wade as she takes you into the world of diversity and inclusion through the medium of ‘Levels To Love Hotel’. For details and access info, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 9th Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Poets Meet Mental Health: When Tears Aren’t Enough
Free discussion event about the stages of grief, with special guest Ja’Naye Modern Medusa Hardy (author, coach, teacher and spoken word artist) will be discussing The Stages of Grief. For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 10th Aug, 7PM (UK time) – unknown
Cheltenham Poetry Festival: Anthropocene Showcase
Free poetry showcase, featuring the editorial team behind international journal ‘Anthropocene’: Laia Sales Merino, Aaron Kent, Charlie Baylis. For more details, visit the ticketsource page.
Wed 10th August, 8PM (UK time) – via YouTube
Meet the Poet – Joanne Ingham
Free poetry event hosted by Home Stage. Featuring a selection of readings, plus interviews with the headline poet(s) and discussions on their work. For more details or to register, visit the Home Stage YouTube.
Mon 15th Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Oceanside Library Summer Gazebo Readings
(Happens in: New York, USA)
Every Monday, hosted by Tony Iovino. Featured poets/authors: Sharon Anderson, Regina Pasqualino, Harriet Slaughter & Robert Savino. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Wed 17th Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – via YouTube
Nine Arches Press: Triple Book Launch
Pay by donation – Nine Arches Press book launch event, to celebrate the latest poetry titles by Tania Hershman, Ramona Herdman & Jessica Mookherjee. With readings and discussion. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 17th Aug, 7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Poetry Party: Acclaimed poets Dal Kular and Sree Sen
Tickets: £0-£5. Fly on the Wall book launch event, to celebrate the release of Cracked Asphalt by Sree Sen and (un)interrupted tongues by Dal Kular. With readings and a 20-minute Q&A. Attendees will be offered 10% discount off the book RRPs. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Thurs 18th Aug, 3AM (UK time) – via Facebook Live/YouTube
POE-TRY: ‘David Leo Sirois reads his own mind’
Free/pay by Ko-Fi donation. Poetry readings event featuring David Leo Sirois. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Thurs 18th Aug, 3.30-5PM (UK time) – via Zoom
LGBTQ+ Poetry Club
Free LGBT+ Poetry Club sessions, hosted by Leeds LGBTQ+ Community Consortium. All levels of poetry writing experience and knowledge welcome. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Fri 19th Aug, 3AM (UK time) – via Facebook Live/YouTube
Poetry Square Hosted by Diane Funston
Free poetry readings event, hosted by Diane Funston, Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture’s Poet-In-Residence. Features Diane and three additional poets from around the nation reading their work. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Sat 20th Aug, 9-10PM (UK time) – via Zoom
‘Nightjars’ poetry book launch
Free book launch event. Join poets Z.R. Ghani & Andy MacGregor for the official launch of their joint collection ‘Nightjars’, with readings and Q&A. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Sat 20th-Sun 21st Aug – hybrid: in-person/via Zoom
Sunrose Arts Festival
£2-£3 for virtual tickets. Sunrose Arts Festival includes various literary events including writers’ workshops and poetry slam. Featuring some acclaimed poets, including Jasmine Gardosi, Tyrone Lewis and Theresa Lola. For full programme and to register for tickets, visit the Festival website.
Mon 22nd Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Oceanside Library Summer Gazebo Readings
(Happens in: New York, USA)
Every Monday, hosted by Tony Iovino. Featured poets/authors: Linda Dickman, Paula Curci, Sheila Hoffenberg, J R Turek & Larry McCoy. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Wed 24th August, 8PM (UK time) – via YouTube
Meet the Poet – Henry Normal
Free poetry event hosted by Home Stage. Featuring a selection of readings, plus interviews with the headline poet(s) and discussions on their work. For more details or to register, visit the Home Stage event page.
Fri 26th Aug, 2AM (UK time) – via Zoom
Beautiful Black Books featuring Henry L. Jones
Free poetry reading and discussion event, hosted by Poetry Center San José and Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell. Featured poet: Henry L. Jones from Detroit, Michigan. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Sat 27th Aug, 5-6.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Virtual Voices
Poetry readings event hosted by Offa’s Press. Featured poets: Tom Allsopp, Marion Cockin, Bob Hale (from Xian, China) and Jenna Plewes. For more details or to register, visit the Offa’s Press webpage.
Sat 27th Aug, 7PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Three Idiots Shouting Poetry Presents Matthew Wimberly!
Free poetry reading event. Featured poet: Matthew Wimberly, from North Carolina. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
Sun 28th Aug, 10AM (UK time) – via website
Brum Radio Poets
Join host Rick Sanders and his guests – Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones, Tim Kiely and Neil J Milton – who will be sharing stories and poetry. Brum Radio Poets show is every second Sunday. Listen via the Brum Radio website.
Sun 28th Aug, 1PM (UK time) – via website
Spoke Radio
Join host Rick Sanders and his guests – Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones, Tim Kiely and Neil J Milton – who will be sharing stories and poetry. Brum Radio Poets show is every second Sunday. For more details and access, visit the Facebook event page.
Mon 29th Aug, 00.00 (UK time) – via Zoom
Oceanside Library Summer Gazebo Readings
(Happens in: New York, USA)
Every Monday, hosted by Tony Iovino. Featured poets/authors: Linda Opyr, Tom D’Angelo, Dennis Carey & Margarette Wahl. For access info, visit the Facebook event page.
WORKSHOPS
Tues 2nd Aug, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Poetry Workshop – Finding Your Voice
Price: £5/£3 (concession). Writing workshop for participants 16+ to explore poetry and find their poetic voice. Session led by Sharena Lee Satti. All levels welcome, no prior experience required. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Tues 2nd August, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Arvon At Home Masterclass: Authobiographical Theatre
£35/£17.50 concession. Tutor Caroline Horton (writer/performer) will help participants explore how form and restriction can transform source material into something more universal while retaining the power of the personal. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Tues 2nd Aug, 8-9.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Queerlysh – queer creative writing workshop
Weekly writing group for LGBTQI women and non-binary. Session involves some social time, breakout rooms, writing time and sharing of work. For more details and to register in advance, visit the Facebook event page.
Fri 5th August, 711AM-1PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Arvon At Home Masterclass: ‘Hide and Seek: Child’s Play and the Poem’
£35/£17.50 concession. Tutor Victoria Kennefick (award-winning poet) will make use of childhood games and playfulness to transform memories and feelings into poetry. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Sat 6th Aug, 6-7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Speak the Word: Poetry Writing workshop
Free workshop led by Speak the Word. Poets PJ Samuels and nudi will help participants engage in freewrite and prompted writing activities. All levels of experience welcome. For more info and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 9th Aug, 8-9.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Queerlysh – queer creative writing workshop
Weekly writing group for LGBTQI women and non-binary. Session involves some social time, breakout rooms, writing time and sharing of work. For more details and to register in advance, visit the Facebook event page.
Tues 9th August, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Arvon At Home Masterclass: ‘Flawed Characters in Fiction’
£35/£17.50 concession. Tutor Maame Blue (author) will help participants develop complex characters by exploring different points of view, and experimenting with setting and environment. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Wed 10th Aug, 7.15PM (UK time) – via Zoom webinar
Arvon At Home: How I Write (Hannah Hodgson)
Free/donations. Readings and Q&A with writer and activist living with a terminal illness, Hannah Hodgson. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Sat 13th Aug, 6-7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Speak the Word: Poetry Editing workshop
Free workshop led by Speak the Word. Participants should bring a typed-up poem and a specific request for feedback, and will then support each other in improving their craft. All levels of experience welcome. For more info and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 16th Aug, 6PM (UK time) – via Zoom
The Quiet Compere Tour 2022 – Stop 6 – workshop
Ticket prices vary: £0-£11.37. Free poetry workshop, part of the Quiet Compere Tour 2022 online and live. This sessions is a prompt-based creative writing workshop led by prize-winning poet, Sarah L Dixon. Participants will do a warm-up exercise and 2 or 3 writing exercises. For more info and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 16th Aug, 8-9.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Queerlysh – queer creative writing workshop
Weekly writing group for LGBTQI women and non-binary. Session involves some social time, breakout rooms, writing time and sharing of work. For more details and to register in advance, visit the Facebook event page.
Tues 16th August, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Arvon At Home Masterclass: Historical Fiction
£35/£17.50 concession. Tutor Katherine Clements (author) will guide participants through discovering the key things to consider in writing historical fiction, including how to approach real historical figures. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Thurs 18th August, 2-4PM (UK time) – via Zoom
‘Bad Poetry’ with Helen Seymour
Free Apples and Snakes poetry workshop. Limited to 15 places, first come, first served. Tutor Helen Seymour (writer/performer) will give participants the space, time and expertise to experiment with their writing, including how to ‘get it wrong’. For more details or to register, visit the Apples and Snakes workshop page.
Sat 20th Aug, 11AM (UK time) – via Zoom
‘The Art of the Personal Essay: Sticking the Ending’
Price: $25. 90-min Writing workshop, led by editor and essayist Julia Nusbaum. Participants will examine work-in-progress and explore how to create a well-rounded ending that summarises the essay without being simply repetitive. The session will involve participants looking at essay examples and developing tools to apply to their own work. For more details and to register in advance, visit the Herstry website.
Sat 20th Aug, 6-7.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Speak the Word: Poetry Writing workshop
Free workshop led by Speak the Word. Poets PJ Samuels and nudi will help participants engage in freewrite and prompted writing activities. All levels of experience welcome. For more info and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Tues 23rd Aug, 8-9.30PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Queerlysh – queer creative writing workshop
Weekly writing group for LGBTQI women and non-binary. Session involves some social time, breakout rooms, writing time and sharing of work. For more details and to register in advance, visit the Facebook event page.
Tues 23rd August, 7-9PM (UK time) – via Zoom
Arvon At Home Masterclass: ‘Prose Poetry’
£35/£17.50 concession. Tutor Maya C. Popa (poet/editor) will guide participants through reading and studying examples of prose poetry by Natalie Diaz, José Olivarez, Aracelis Girmay, and also lead them through writing exercises to help you generate your own prose poem. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Wed 24th Aug, 10AM (UK time) – via Zoom
Poetry Month Workshop: Lyrics – draw the line
Pay As You Feel writing workshop presented by Red Room Poetry as part of Poetry Month. This session is for poets and musicians to explore poetry as lyrics, led by Indigenous rappers DOBBY and SlinCraze. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Wed 24th Aug, 7.15PM (UK time) – via Zoom webinar
Arvon At Home: How I Write (Susanna Clarke)
Free/donations. Readings and Q&A with novelist Susanna Clarke. For more details or to register, visit the Arvon event page.
Wed 31st Aug, 10-11.30AM (UK time) – via Zoom
10 Ways into Poetry with Felicity Plunkett *ENCORE*
Pay As You Feel/recommended donation: $10. Poetry writing workshop led by Felicity Plunkett for beginners and writers seeking new approaches. For more details and to register for tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.