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               And those not calling themselves writers...yet.

 

 

 

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         You've found your community.

 

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Poetry Circles

Join us, share your work and enjoy the benefits of:

+ Practical feedback from peers & your tutor

+ Submit your work at a time that suits you, from anywhere in the world

+ Regular, supported creative practice  

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Empowered Beginnings

Self-paced, online

 

Module 1: Who’s afraid of poetry? 

Module 2: Finding Inspiration

Module 3: Poetic Devices

Module 4: Poetic Form

Module 5: Stanza & Line Structure

Module 6: Editing

Module 7: Your ongoing practice

 

Take Me There

Increase your Chance of Poetry Publication

Free Guide

 

+  Remove intimidation from the submission process and begin your empowered journey toward publication

+  Follow the practical advice and clear instruction on how to make sure your work isn't lost in the slush pile.

 

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Nice to meet you!

I’m Melissa, empowered writer & inspired creative

 

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Read our latest articles and sign up for Loose Leaf: dispatches from an imperfect writer to keep up to date.

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Inspiration in your inbox

Join the Nine Cups Writing newsletter, Loose Leaf: Dispatches from an Imperfect Writer. 

You can expect:

+ An honest and ethical discussion about the trials and tribulations of a creative life,

+ Writing tips and tricks to empower your process,

+ Early bird updates about opportunities, courses and events,

+ Reminders about anything you may have missed on our blog and socials. 

I can't promise regularity, but I'll do my best. I can promise not to hassle you too much (I'm too busy working on my novel, and you should be too.)

Inspiration in your inbox

Join the Nine Cups Writing newsletter, Loose Leaf: Dispatches from an Imperfect Writer. 

You can expect:

+ An honest and ethical discussion about the trials and tribulations of a creative life,

+ Writing tips and tricks to empower your process,

+ Early bird updates about opportunities, courses and events,

+ Reminders about anything you may have missed on our blog and socials. 

I can't promise regularity, but I'll do my best. I can promise not to hassle you too much (I'm too busy working on my novel, and you should be too.)

Acknowledgement of Country.

Nine Cups was founded on Wadawurrung Country. We gratefully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and culture, the Wadawurrung People and recognise their continuing custodianship. We pay our respects to Elders past and present extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as our first storytellers.