Fourteenpoems is back with another exciting range of poets who will be sharing their work and writing process over four evenings in November.
** NOTE THAT REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT WILL GIVE YOU ACCESS TO ALL FOUR SESSIONS **
Dates: Wednesdays
November 6 – 6.30-8.30 PM: Katie O’Pray: Behind the Lens
November 13 – 6.30-8.30 PM: Dean Atta: Writing the Body
November 20 – 6.30-8.30 PM: JP Seabright: Disruption!
November 27 – 6.30-8.30 PM: Dante Micheaux: The Queerness of Poetic Time
Katie O’Pray: Behind the Lens
November 6 – 6.30-8.30 PM
Katie O’Pray is a poet and creative facilitator whose works have gained recognition in The National Poetry Competition, The Poetry Review, The Manchester Writing Competition, and The Barbican Centre. Their debut collection, APRICOT, was published by Out-Spoken Press in 2022, receiving praise for its emotive depth. Katie’s facilitation emphasizes writing as a tool for connection, self-expression, and wellbeing.
In this workshop, participants will explore the intersection of poetry and cinema. With Katie O'Pray’s guidance, the group will delve into poems that incorporate cinematic techniques, considering how these elements are used to create unique and dynamic poetry. Through discussion, writing prompts, and reflection, participants will learn to apply these cinematic methods to their own work, fostering experimentation and creativity.
Dean Atta: Writing the Body
November 13 – 6.30-8.30 PM
Dean Atta is an award-winning poet and author, known for his powerful explorations of identity. With Greek Cypriot and Jamaican heritage, he has published works including I Am Nobody’s Nigger, The Black Flamingo, and Confetti. His writing celebrates Black queer experiences, earning him acclaim for his impact on contemporary poetry.
This workshop invites participants to explore the stories held within their bodies. Led by Dean Atta, the session will focus on writing that celebrates and gives voice to the physical self. Through guided prompts and discussion, participants will craft poems that honor the body's experiences and express its unique narratives.
JP Seabright: Disruption!
November 20 – 6.30-8.30 PM
JP Seabright (she/they) is a queer disabled writer from London with a diverse body of work spanning poetry, prose, and experimental texts. Their pamphlets have been recognized by the Saboteur Awards and their writing has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Forward Prize. JP’s work frequently explores themes of gender, technology, and the climate crisis.
This session, titled Disruption!, focuses on challenging poetic norms through experimental writing. Participants will engage with texts by writers such as Harry Josephine Giles and CA Conrad, learning how to queer poetic forms and disrupt traditional structures. The workshop encourages creativity and boldness in crafting unique, subversive texts.
Dante Micheaux: The Queerness of Poetic Time
November 27 – 6.30-8.30 PM
Dante Micheaux is an acclaimed poet whose work spans lyric and experimental forms. His poetry often addresses themes of cultural inheritance and identity, drawing from a range of influences, including the works of Emily Dickinson and Audre Lorde. He is known for his technical skill in crafting poems that resonate across time.
In this workshop, participants will explore the concept of time within poetry, examining how poets control time to shape meaning. Through the study of works by Emily Dickinson, Hart Crane, and others, the group will consider how temporal elements contribute to Queer cultural legacies. The session will include opportunities for participants to draft poems inspired by these explorations.