Hosted in English | 1.5 Hours

About the workshop

Did you know that poetry is among the most powerful art forms in the world? Now, whether it is Robert Frost where you find comfort or the words of Rupi Kaur that strike a chord, this workshop will help you nurture your voice as a modern-day poet and offer you insights into the publishing world. Here’s what you will learn:

• How to write poetry
  – Introduction to poetry
  – Different types of poetry: finding your style
  – Tips to write evocatively (with prompts and examples)
  – How to deal with writer’s block
  – Exercise: attempting your first poem
  
  
• Revision and feedback 
  
  
• Marketing your poetry 
  – Which platform is right for you
  – How to increase your reach organically
  – Where else can you submit poems
  
  
• Publishing a poetry book 
  – Traditional v. self-publishing route
  – How to self-publish globally with minimal cost
  
  
• Question and answers

About the host

A poet by heart, a lawyer by profession. Meet Vinati Bhola. The author of Udaari - a collection of poems that she published worldwide in 2017. At present, she is working on her second book along with pursuing a career as an International Lawyer with the United Nations in Switzerland. Ever since the launch of her maiden collection, Vinati has been actively participating in poetry events, both in India and abroad, and has been featured in various newspapers, magazines, and literary journals.

You can follow Vinati’s stories on Instagram under her handle ‘writingsofvinati’

What you should carry along

A notebook and pen