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31 Jan

Poetry Writing Workshop: Beginning Your Journey as a Poet

Want to learn what makes a poem and how to get started as a poet? Come along to learn how to turn an idea or experience into a resonant, well-written poem. In this workshop, award-winning poet, Amanda Anastasi, will guide you through poetry writing exercises and share her insights of a decade-long career, from refining your craft to finding the right audience for your work.

This session is perfect for beginners and emerging poets alike. Bring your curiosity, words, and a willingness to experiment with ideas and language. Amanda’s supportive, down-to-earth teaching style will help you gain confidence in your own voice and develop the skills to take your poetry further.

Amanda Anastasi is the author of Taking Apart the Bird Trap (Recent Work Press, 2024) and The Inheritors (Black Pepper Publishing, 2021). Her work has been featured in Best of Australian Poems 2025, Australian Poetry Journal, Best Australian Science Writing, Griffith Review and the Massachussetts Review.