Speculative poetry is the poetry of possibility, centering the imagined as real. Though often associated with science fiction and fantasy, its roots stretch back to the earliest surviving literature, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to the works of Enheduanna, the first known author. This ninety minute generative workshop introduces participants to the wide-ranging multiverse of speculative verse, exploring myth, folklore, futurism, alternate history, horror, magic, monsters, robots, solarpunk, time travel, and countless other imaginative realms. We’ll read contemporary and classic examples, respond to engaging prompts and exercises, and write original poems that venture through new portals of imagination. Whether you’re new to speculative poetry or an experienced writer, you’ll leave with fresh work, new creative tools, and an expanded sense of what’s possible in poetry. This workshop will be live, via ZOOM only, and has a 12 person limit. Sign up required to get the zoom link.
