Are you a published poet, an aspiring poet, or simply a poet at heart? This workshop is for you.

Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or have been writing for years, this 3-day intensive Poetry Writing Workshop is designed to help you find your voice, strengthen your craft, and keep moving forward. Join a supportive community of writers and learn under the guidance of globally published authors and poets in an engaging, practical virtual experience.

Why this workshop?

Writing can be a lonely endeavour, but it doesn’t have to be. This workshop is built on the principal of organic accountability. By working within the same cohort, participants engage in authentic discussions that help push their projects forward in a supportive, professional environment.

What You’ll Get

• Professional guidance from an internationally published author and poet, Asha Ponnachan
• Practical tools to overcome writer’s block and turn the everyday into inspiration
• A deeper understanding of the elements and craft of poetry
• A supportive writing community and accountability
• A certificate of participation by The Hemlock Journal 
• An opportunity to be considered for publication in Issue 12 of The Hemlock Journal

Workshop Details

• Dates: October 9, 10 and 11
• Duration: 1.5 hours per session
• Venue: Zoom / Virtual
• Slot Limited to: 15 participants
• Fee per participant : USD 110/ Rs. 9,000 for allthree sessions
• Early Birds Discount : 15% off for the first 5 applicants (Pay only $94/ Rs. 7,500)
• Participants who have contributed to The Hemlock Journal’s Issues (not eligible for the online blog) or who are currently active paidmembers of The Hemlock Journal can avail 20% discount (Pay only $88/Rs. 7,000)

How to Pay Fee?

Please pay the fee by clicking one of the below buttons.

How to Apply?

Fill the registration form given below. Book your spot now. We’ll close the form once we get 15 participants.

Meet Your Mentor

Asha Ponnachan (she/her) A writer, actor, dancer and lover of all things art, asha, is the bestselling author of three books that gained international fame. She has also written multiple scripts for stage and screen. Her acting career spans a vast repertoire of theatre productions on Canadian stage as well as short films. Trained as an Indian classical dancer, she began performing on stage as a child. Her love for storytelling transitioned from dance to acting and writing. She has directed two plays and one documentary. Having lived and worked in various countries before making her home in Canada, she draws upon a diversity of international experiences in her art- whether it is writing or acting. Asha also works as an arts manager and founded a literary arts organization in 2025. Additionally, she volunteers her time to champion the benefits of ‘arts on mental and emotional health’. Her motto is “there is always Hope” and art is one of the most promising generators of hope.

Ready to start your literary journey? Spots are limited to 15, and we are more than excited to have you onboard with us.