Please note that the Poetry Room website can now be found at www.poetrybookgroup.com
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Can you tell the difference between a sonnet and a stanza? Do you read poetry and want to know more about how poems work? Or would you like to begin reading more contemporary poetry but wonder where to start? If so, consider joining poets Linda France and Anna Woodford in the Poetry Room reading group. At the meetings, poetry will be discussed from the reader’s perspective and we will explore in more depth how poems work on the page and what makes a good collection of poetry. This unique group will be led by two of the North East’s most accomplished poets. Some of the chosen books will also tie into current events happening in the region, allowing readers to discuss the work before seeing the poets read and talk about their work. A wonderful way to get into the North East poetry scene or simply to expand and deepen your reading pleasure.
Joining the group is easy and free and gives you access to special book offers on selected books at Blackwell’s, Newcastle, occasional free books and the opportunity to meet visiting authors face-to-face at events. The group is flexible to attend, the books are announced in advance and you can come along every month or whenever suits you – the choice is yours. All we ask is that you sign up in advance.
Please contact the New Writing North office directly by phone on 0191 222 1332 to join the group or email poetryroom@newwritingnorth.com
And that’s it. You can come to every meeting or every now and then. And it won’t cost you a penny.
