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Pittsburgh Poets Playshop
You’ve heard of a writer’s workshop, but this is a playshop! Join local poets and writers in collaborative compositions, surrealist writing games, found poetry exercises, and much more. Come learn, compose, and have fun with writing.
We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month at noon in the Large Print Room and the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm in Classroom A.
View our schedule on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
When and Where
1st Wednesday of the month
12 noon
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.622.3151
newandfeatured@carnegielibrary.org
12 noon
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main
4400 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.622.3151
newandfeatured@carnegielibrary.org
Surrealism and Writing Games
Writing games and procedures played a major role in the Surrealist movement of the early twentieth century. Not only did the Surrealists believe that through these games they could unlock the door to their subconsciousness (thereby freeing themselves from the bonds of logic and discursive order), but also that the collaborative nature of the games would allow them to tap into a collective store of artistic and poetic energies.
It is not necessary to approach these games with the same high-minded ideals of the Surrealists (though you are certainly welcome and encouraged to do so). This group exists to practice these writing games as a way to write without the stress of production and expectation. It is also a way to meet other writers and enjoy the process of artistic collaboration.
It is not necessary to approach these games with the same high-minded ideals of the Surrealists (though you are certainly welcome and encouraged to do so). This group exists to practice these writing games as a way to write without the stress of production and expectation. It is also a way to meet other writers and enjoy the process of artistic collaboration.
Some Games We've Played
Follow the links to find out more about each game. We'll add more soon! Note that the rules to the games are occasionally adjusted for play with larger groups or to increase approachability.
Exquisite Corpse
Opposites
Time Traveler's Potlatch
Exquisite Corpse
Opposites
Time Traveler's Potlatch
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