See programme for more details. C Pam Zhang Claire Comstock-Gay will read C Pam Zhang’s star chart and do a mini-interview with the author. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, via Powell’s Books. Wed 14th Oct, 7.30-9.30PM (BST) – via Zoom ‘Open mic’ posts can be written text or video. MyVLF is the free global virtual literary festival, connecting readers with authors. More details and tickets (£9.99) are available on Margate Bookie website. Basically, join in the literary landscape of virtual readings. Thurs 2nd July, 7PM (BST) – via Instagram Live Apples & Snakes @ Home: Series 2, Episode 2. Places are filling up fast! Open mic slots still available – complete this online form. Birmingham Poetry Stanza group meet-up The 2020 Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) has cancelled its annual in-person events in Brampton, Ont., and will debut a virtual festival amid growing concerns over COVID-19. Details re: Zoom URL and how to sign up for open mic will be emailed. Poetry Book Launch: Ian McMillan’s ‘Yes But What Is This? For more details and to register interest, visit the Eventbrite page. Sun 4th Oct, 7.30PM – via Facebook group posts Details re: Zoom URL and how to sign up for open mic will be emailed. Register here. Poetry/readings/music, etc. Friday 2nd Oct, 7.30-10.30PM (GMT) – via Zoom Sat 24th Oct, 11AM-1PM (BST)  Thurs 23rd July, 6.30-9PM BST – via Zoom For more details and to view the programme, Apples & Snakes @ Home: Series 2, Episode 3, ‘Story Story – Story! With poets: Casey Bailey, Amarah Amaryah, Dami Ajayi, Logan February, Adedayo Agarau, Lanaire Aderemi. How to tackle challenges poets face in publishing poems. Below are some tips on organizing a great virtual event. (Usually happens in: London, UK) Hosted by Poetry Foundation & Poetry magazine. Let’s stay safe AND enjoy our favourite gigs! Wed 7th Oct, TBC, 8.30PM – via Zoom/Facebook Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will be performing his own work in the cottage where William Wordsworth created many of his poems. More information and details are on the Facebook event page. Featuring Raven Leilani, Namwali Serpell, Zadie Smith, and More, Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature. More info/register for tickets on the Eventbrite page. Writing journey(s) + tips on pitching poems to editors. 2nd birthday for the event. (Usually happens in: Ohio, USA) With Gregory Leadbetter, Rosie Garland and Maria Taylor Spoken Bars: Open Skype Night Performances from four poets: Gabriella Gay, Mark ‘Mr T’ Thompson, ‘Special K’ and Jason N Smith. Pre-recorded, downloadable via host. Sat 3rd Oct, 8-10PM (UTC+08) – via Facebook livestream if you missed the live show, you can still watch the poetry videos on YouTube. Organizations and companies that are planning a virtual event should try to follow all necessary planning steps to make the event as engaging as possible. Anthology from Half Moon – poems inspired by Olympic sport. Email melanie.birch@newcastle.ac.uk for details/to register. World Jam Workshop: Around the World in Poetic Forms A back to basics poetry course, aimed at beginners but all welcome. ‘Stay Up Your Own End: Grand Finale’ 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Fri 17th July, 7.30-10.15PM BST – via Zoom Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. October 2020: Virtual Literary Events. Social distancing needs to continue to keep infection rates as low as possible. Let’s stay safe AND enjoy our favourite gigs! Tues 6th Oct, 7-11PM (BST) – via Zoom When Virtual Literary Events Are an Opportunity for Accessibility Amanda Leduc on the FOLD Festival. More info/register for tickets on the Wordsworth Grasmere event page. : The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today’s Movements,” with historian-organizer Mark Bray. Mon 26th- Fri 30th Oct, various events at 11AM (BST) For more details and how to access, check out the Facebook event page. “Leanne will be taking participants through a series of writing exercises, using poetic forms from around the world that you may not be aware of. Search for the workshops on YouTube. Find the Right Words (A Bit Live) Poetry open mic event with two headliners. For more info or to register for a ticket, visit, Meet up, with poem sharing. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, via Powell's Books. Thurs 30th July, 7.30PM (BST) – via YouTube Amanda White, founder of The Daily Haiku, will adjudicate the haiku/haibun Challenge. Poetry slam. Open mic slots and a headline set from Hollie Dee. Free event. Thurs 22nd Oct, 6.30-8.30PM (BST) – via Zoom Spoke & Bird Poetry Open Mic #39: Hibaq Osman & Lawrence Ypil Poetry open mic, a poetry slam, DJ mixes and a headline guest. JANUARY. : The John Brown Anti-Klan Committee and Lessons for Today’s Movements, The Buddhist on Death Row: How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place, it is moving the Portland Book Festival and the rest of its 2020 programming online, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices. ‘Simon Armitage in Dove Cottage’ This is also the perfect chance to “travel” afar and attend events you never thought you could…. Thurs 1st Oct, 8-10PM (EDT) – via Google Meet Your 2020 Literary Events Calendar. WORD Stafford: Season Two Slam Grand Final For more details, visit the Poets, Prattlers & Pandemonialists Facebook page. have created another list of some literary open mics, events and workshops (listed in separate categories below), to help you plan for the weeks ahead. Flash Face-Off: A Weekly Writing Challenge Wed 15th July, 8PM (BST) – via Zoom Poetry slam. or, The Hitchkiker's Guide to Navigating our Databases. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.