Question 1

I am not in the UK, do I sign up here?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All countries and currencies work on Eventbrite.co.uk – our account was created on Eventbrite UK, which is why all of our events are on the .co.uk subdomain.

Question 2

Is this an official [book / film / game / TV show / public figure] workshop? [1/3]

Accepted Answer

No. Poetry Orchard is in no way associated with any book, film, game, TV show, or public figure. This is an event hosted by a fan for fans to celebrate related materials in fair use for educational and transformative purposes.

Question 3

Is this an official [book / film / game / TV show / public figure] workshop? [2/3]

Accepted Answer

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you receive access to a community in the form of an online space where you can engage in a group discussion about the materials guided by the facilitator, followed by a brief writing period driven by the facilitator’s original prompts.

Question 4

Is this an official [book / film / game / TV show / public figure] workshop? [3/3]

Accepted Answer

Poetry Orchard does not claim ownership of materials outside of the discussion questions and the prompts, which are contextualised by the related material. Poetry Orchard takes the utmost care to credit materials to their source.

Question 5

Who can participate? Do I have to be a poet to join? [1/2]

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t have to be a poet to join. We welcome people from all backgrounds, even those who don’t consider themselves bookish/creative, to come & try something new. This especially includes those who do not read or write poetry! Our programming centres poetry, but we have enjoyed fiction,

Question 6

Who can participate? Do I have to be a poet to join? [2/2]

Accepted Answer

llustrations, and original music inspired by our workshops. You might make a new friend or discover a new favourite poet!

Question 7

What are workshop registrants required to do?

Accepted Answer

Other than showing up as your authentic self, nothing!

You’re welcome to register just for the materials and opt out of the live session.

If you do attend the live session, video and microphone are not required – most attendees engage by typing in chat!

Question 8

I can’t afford a full price ticket, but I really want to come! Do you offer free tickets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. Keep an eye on our  Instagram, Substack, or Tumblr as free tickets are sometimes available to win!  Otherwise, free tickets will be shown on the Eventbrite page or you can purchase a “pay what you can ticket” from £1 and upwards!

Question 9

How long are sign ups open?

Accepted Answer

Until the workshop is over!

Question 10

I can only make part of the live session, should I still come?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please do! You do not have to be here from the start or sit through the entire session. The metaphorical classroom door is always open; you will always be let into the room no matter where we are in the agenda and you are welcome to leave at any point, no explanation needed.

Question 11

Confidentiality [1/2]

Accepted Answer

Eventbrite requires ticket buyers to write a first name, last name, and email. Other than payment receipt, no other information about you is sent to us, and we do not store anything other than your email address so we can contact you if we reschedule the event, and to thank you for signing up.

Question 12

Confidentiality [2/2]

Accepted Answer

We respect your privacy. We do not require your legal name for any reason, so please write in whatever name you wish to be called, like your pen name or internet alias and that is what we will refer to you as.

Question 13

Will the workshop be recorded?

Accepted Answer

No, the live session will not be recorded. Workshop spaces exist in complete confidentiality; sharing materials, peers’ contributions, and screenshots/recordings of the session outside of the group is prohibited.

Question 14

Cancellation and rescheduling [1/4]

Accepted Answer

Facilitators reserve the right to reschedule live sessions at any point prior to the scheduled starting time.

Live sessions are intended for groups of 3 or more people. For this reason, we require at least 3 registrants to join the live session within 15 minutes of the scheduled starting time.

Question 15

Cancellation and rescheduling [2/4]

Accepted Answer

If we do not receive at least 3 attendees after that point, the live session may be rescheduled.

If any issues arise during the live session preventing the facilitator from completing a workshop session – including but not limited to: health issues, tech issues, or time conflicts –

Question 16

Cancellation and rescheduling [3/4]

Accepted Answer

a supporting facilitator may step in to complete the session. In the event a supporting facilitator cannot stand in to finish leading the live session, the meeting will be closed and the live session will be rescheduled. The rescheduled session will start from the beginning of the workshop agenda.

Question 17

Cancellation and rescheduling [4/4]

Accepted Answer

In the event of a rescheduled live session, the Eventbrite and Google Meet will be updated to the new date and time and registrants will be notified via email from PoetryOrchard@Gmail.com with more details.

Question 18

Refund policy

Accepted Answer

We do not offer refunds as you are paying for access to the space, including the workshop materials.

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