Fans 4Eva: Writing Poems About Fandom, Feelings, and Things We Love
An online workshop with Madison Godfrey
DATE: Monday 7 August - 7-9pm AEST
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
The first poems that Madison Godfrey ever knew, were lyrics yelled in mosh pits. Now as a published author, Madison channels these fan-feelings into poems that honour the enthusiasm of experiencing intense emotions about the things we love.
Poems can be sites of obsession: they can sparkle and shout, like glitter glue on a handmade sign. In this workshop, you’ll learn to direct devotion into delicious metaphors, craft poems that mimic mosh pits, and allow your persona to tremble with joy. First, you will discuss examples of poems that express fan-feelings, before being guided through writing exercises that offer you a series of playful and low-pressure opportunities to revisit your own obsessions.
This is a workshop suitable for anyone who has loved something (a game, a movie, a book, a band, a food, a colour, a blanket) with full force. You will leave with a series of first drafts, and a sense of enthusiasm. Madison is experienced at teaching writers of all levels, from beginner writers to experienced authors, so please feel comfortable participating at your own pace, as all writing exercises will be well-explained and full of possibility.
Outcome:
A series of poem first drafts,
And a sense of enthusiasm
What you need to participate:
Zoom and a reliable Internet connection
This workshop is suitable for:
Writers of all levels.
Ticketing:
Tickets are priced on a sliding scale, from concession ($30) to full ($40) to generous supporter ($50, i.e. subsidise a concession ticket by choosing to pay a bit extra).
One free ticket is reserved for a person experiencing financial hardship — please get in touch.
Upon booking, you will receive email confirmation and, closer to the workshop, further instructions and a Zoom link.
About your facilitator:
Madison Godfrey is a writer, editor, and educator. Their work has been described as “sensual and often funny” by The Guardian, and “fiercely punk and undeniably powerful” by ArtsHub. Madison has performed poetry at the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, and Glastonbury Festival. They are a previous recipient of the Kat Muscat Fellowship, the Varuna Flagship Poetry Fellowship, and a WA Youth Award for ‘Creative Contributions’ to the state. Madison’s second poetry collection Dress Rehearsals was published by Allen & Unwin Imprint JOAN in March 2023 and “sounds like the score of a rebellion” (Nakkiah Lui). Dress Rehearsals was listed as one of the most anticipated books of 2023 by Refinery29, RUSSH Magazine, and Sydney Morning Herald. Madison lives on Whadjuk Noongar land with a rescue cat named Sylvia. www.madisongodfrey.com
Photo credit: Louise Coghill.