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Category: SlamCraft
SlamCraft online course starts soon
SlamCraft starts 26 Oct 2019! A unique course in writing and performing powerful poetry.
SLAMCRAFT: Timing part 2
My top 5 tips to time your slam poem to the second.
SLAMCRAFT: Timing part 1
Do time limits restrict creative expression or enhance your writing craft?
SLAMCRAFT: Flow
The concept of ‘flow’ is important for spoken-word poetry. Here I discuss 3 aspects of flow and how you can invite it into your writing practice.
SLAMCRAFT: Tell the truth
This post explores the relationship of spoken-word poetry to truth-telling, and how we can be authentic and purposeful with our words.
A turning point for spoken-word poetry in schools
For the first time in NSW, ‘performance poetry’ is now part of the English syllabus. Two poets have been listed… Read more A turning point for spoken-word poetry in schools
SLAMCRAFT: Memorization
How do I memorize my poems? Here are a few tips.
Celebrating Storyfest: a 3-day festival of spoken-word
You have to celebrate the victories, right? Well, I spent a couple of months earlier this year sending out various… Read more Celebrating Storyfest: a 3-day festival of spoken-word
SLAMCRAFT: Take in the view
Where is slam poetry positioned in relation to other literary forms and movements? Spoken-word deserves a legitimate place alongside other contemporary movements, if not merely for its popularity, then for its fascinating combination of the ancient with the avant-garde.
