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Workshop: Poetry and Place with Brendan Ryan

The Local Word - Regional Showcase for Writers and Readers

This workshop is intended for people who are interested in writing about rural places and how the notion of place contributes to an internal dialogue with the speaker in a poem.

This workshop is intended for people who are interested in writing about rural places and how the notion of place contributes to an internal dialogue with the speaker in a poem. Participants will be asked to commune with their inner worlds in relation to the places we live, work and play, as basis for poetry.

Brendan Ryan is the author of Walk Like a Cow (published by Walleah Press in 2020), a memoir about growing up in rural Victoria, and six volumes of poetry including his 2019 anthology, The Lowlands of Moyne. He has been short-listed for a number of poetry prizes.

This session is designed for beginner to established adult (18+) writers.

Tickets – $30/$20 for GRLC Members/$10 Concession.

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