Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
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No, we didn't just fall on the keyboard while typing the name of this event - 'that' up there is the name for the fear of long words. At this workshop event, StAnza Poet in Residence Kei Miller explains why shorter is often sweeter when it comes to writing poems, and obscure, flowery language can be a disadvantage, particularly when it comes to rhythm. Some materials for participants may be available in advance - email works@stanzapoetry.org for details. 'Part of StAnza'.
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Kei Miller: a workshop on how sometimes short can be sweet
Sat 20 March | 10.30am-12.30pm
Public Library Meeting Room, Church Square | £3.00
Poets are often said to be lovers of flowery language and addicted to strange polysyllabic words. This two hour workshop with Kei Miller, StAnza’s Poet in Residence for 2010 and creative writing lecturer, will explore some of the rhythmic advantages to having quite another impulse, the occasional bout of ‘hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia’ – the fear of long words. Some notes from Kei may be available in advance. Please email works@stanzapoetry.org in advance for copies of these, or ask at the Festival Desk on 18th or 19th March.
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