Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
ysabetwordsmith
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Poetry Fishbowl on Wednesday

Writing is usually considered a solitary pursuit. One exception to this is a fascinating exercise called a "fishbowl." This has various forms, but all of them basically involve some kind of writing in public, usually with interaction between author and audience. A famous example is Harlan Ellison's series of "stories under glass" in which he sits in a bookstore window and writes a new story based on an idea that someone gives him. Writing classes sometimes include a version where students watch each other write, often with students calling out suggestions which are chalked up on the blackboard for those writing to use as inspiration.

I'm going to host a Poetry Fishbowl here on Wednesday, January 16. This time the genre will be Paganism and other Earth-based belief systems. I'll be soliciting ideas for deities, holy days, sacred sites or objects, memorable events, and poetic forms in particular. (People of all faiths are welcome to participate.) Chances are I'll spend a good chunk of the day, from afternoon to evening or more, alternating between this site and doing stuff offline so my back doesn't weld itself to the chair. I will post at least one of the resulting fishbowl poems on the blog for everyone to enjoy. The rest will go into my archive for magazine submission. (Speaking of which, I've already sold at least one from the "nature" fishbowl last month: "Memories of Winter" has been accepted by Doorways. Thank you, muses.)

If you enjoy my poetry -- or if you just love poetry in general, or want to promote Pagan poetry -- please mark the fishbowl date on your calendar. Drop by and give me some ideas, comment on the posted poetry, encourage people to come look, whatever tickles your fancy. I hope to see you then!
Tags: fishbowl, networking, paganism, poetry, writing
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