An ONLINE Poetry Workshop
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Speculative poetry might sound surprising, geeky, or even off-putting at first, but it's a genre with a long literary history that is eminently versatile today, tackling social, political, and environmental issues from other planets, on other planes of existence, highlighting non-human actors and narrators. By seeing our own challenges posed imaginatively and removed from the practical obstacles of everyday life, we might begin to envision new and different futures. Or maybe it's just fun to write about tentacled creatures from beyond our solar system, zombies at the bank, or robots dating our children. This course is an introduction to the joys and wonder of science fiction and fantasy poetry - what is often grouped under the umbrella "speculative." We'll cover some brief history, look at examples, write our own, and get an overview of publishing within this genre.
+ PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur online. The week of the workshop, attendees will receive the zoom link.
Awarded the Dark Poetry Scholarship from the Horror Writers Association, John Reinhart's poems and short works have been published internationally in print and online. His work has been nominated for the Rhysling / Dwarf Stars / and Elgin Awards for best sci-fi poem / best short sci-fi poem / and best sci-fi collection in the previous year, as well as the Pushcart Prize. He is an arsonist by trade and card-carrying member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association. Reinhart's nine books to date range from dark sci-fi/horror to humorous scenes from his family life, to experimental word compositions, to a collection in tribute to the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente.
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