Poetry Writing Course with The Poetry Business

In partnership with The Poetry Business, this intensive and enjoyable week draws on inspirational contemporary poems, carefully chosen to help develop and deepen your writing practice. Described by The Guardian as 'the best poetry teachers in the world,' Peter Sansom and Ann Sansom offer a unique opportunity to write, read, and reflect in a supportive environment. While the emphasis will be on generating new work, the week will also include a supportive critical workshop, alongside optional small group discussions. Ahead of the course, you’ll be invited to complete a short reading and writing task to get started. In place of traditional tutor and guest readings, the evenings will feature The World Poetry Festival, where everyone is invited to share a short reading from a favourite poet. There will also be a range of optional activities, including the much-loved Secret Poem game, short torchlit poetry walks, and time to relax and connect over tea, wine, or Baileys. Places are limited. To apply, please email a short paragraph outlining why you’d like to take part, along with a brief biographical note and three poems (published or otherwise). Ann and Peter are not looking for the ‘best’ or ‘most advanced’ poets but people they think would get most out of the week – and who would enjoy being part of a focused and serious but relaxed group.