Poetry Lit! Festival

Poetry Lit

Get ready to dive into a world of rhymes, rhythm, and creativity at the Poetry Lit! Festival - where words come alive!

Celebrate 5 Years of Poetry Lit! — An Online Poetry Festival, September 12 &amp; 13Join us for a special two-day online festival dedicated to poetry, featuring live readings, intimate conversations, and performances by a diverse group of gifted poets. This year marks our 5-year anniversary — a milestone we’re honored to share with you — as well as the closing chapter of the festival in its current form.Kick off the celebration with our Opening Night on September 12! Enjoy readings and heartfelt talks from the festival organizers. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/poetry-lit-online-reading-series-tickets-11599865209" title="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/poetry-lit-online-reading-series-tickets-11599865209" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP separately for the opening night here</a>.Over the weekend, experience:<ul><li>Powerful poetry readings from emerging and established voices</li><li>Engaging discussions with poets and organizers</li><li>Collaborative workshops</li><li>A warm community of poetry lovers celebrating together</li></ul>The festival is free and fully online. Watch all events live on Facebook and YouTube. Registration is only required for the Opening Night: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/poetry-lit-online-reading-series-tickets-115998652091 and for workshops via their own separate sign-up forms (tickets through this page).Please note: Registering for the Livestream Access ticket is optional. It’s the best way to receive event reminders, important updates, and the direct livestream link straight to your inbox.Thank you for being part of this poetic journey — we look forward to sharing this special moment with you!

Agenda

Poetry readings followed by a conversation with the featured poets. Join us on Facebook or YouTube.

Poetry in session with Lydia Harris

Start writing a poem within 10 minutes with a lightning-like prompt. Registration needed.

Lightning Challenge

Poetry in session with Stephanie Green

This is a workshop in 2 parts:
16:16–16:25 — Speed-dating style introductions
18:30–19:00 — Collaborative writing in breakout rooms

Exquisite Corpse workshop

Poetry in session with Milla van der Have

Poetry in session with Iain Whiteley

Closing Ceremony with the Poetry Lit! crew

Close your festival experience with Poesía Presente, a special Spanish-language session celebrating the voices and creativity of contemporary poets. The session will be led by Ana María Bustamante, who will also share her own poetry, accompanied by talented poets Estefanía Licea, Mónica Licea, María Belén Milla Altabás, Camila Peña, and Melissa Sauma. Prepare to immerse yourself in an intimate and vibrant gathering and celebrate the richness of poetry in Spanish.

Poesía Presente: A Spanish Finale

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