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| Cut Up Poetry Workshop, Claremont Centre last week |
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| A participant’s poem – Cut Up Workshop |
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| Claremont, Cut Up Poetry |
I have recently joined a very lively aerobics class. As I giggled with my friend in the back row and moved in the wrong direction, I started to think about the connection between aerobics and creative writing. The aerobics instructor is very encouraging and motivating and when I tell her I am struggling to learn the steps and keep up with the pace, she says it is ok – I should just show up, keep moving and enjoy. The steps will follow.
It’s all the same isn’t it? With writing, however resistant and afraid – it’s about showing up and going through the steps – even if you feel lost.
It’s about movement too, movement of the pen across the page. It’s about challenging ourselves, pushing forward – one step at a time.
I also know that if it wasn’t for my friend and neighbour motivating me and waiting for me on the corner of the street to go to class every week, it would be much harder. So, invite the support of friends and family. Show up and you will be amazed. You may even have a giggle in the process!
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| Cut Up Poetry, Kew |
I have been delivering a series of Cut Up Poetry Workshops across different groups in the past week and it has been wonderful to witness the way it frees up the participants. They are relaxed, laughing and creating very powerful poems. If we are given the space to dance and write, who knows what will happen?
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| Cut Up Poetry Workshop, Claremont |
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