The system is corrupt… a #TinyLittlePoem from #PublicOpenSpace, out now from #FremantlePress. https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSL9F6wNf/

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Don’t give up your day job. Check out my thoughts on why poetry has bad PR (and why you read more of it than you think) on the #FremantlePress blog (https://fremantlepress.com.au/2023/06/30/dont-give-up-your-day-job-why-poetry-has-bad-pr-and-why-you-read-more-of-it-than-you-think/).
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Somehow, I don’t think finding my book on bookshop shelves is ever gonna get old. Here it is at Readings Emporium. https://www.tiktok.com/@katelarsenkeys/video/7259597362002218242

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Join me and Esther Anatolitis to celebrate the Naarm/Melbourne launch of #PublicOpenSpace at Readings Emporium on Thursday 27/07, with a special guest reading by Bebe Backhouse (link in bio or https://www.readings.com.au/events/poetry-launch-public-open-space).

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTH DAY, #PublicOpenSpace! I can’t believe you’re finally out in the world.

Ask for it at your local bookshop or library, or order a copy from the wonderful team at Fremantle Press (https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/public-open-space/).

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WA writing and reading pals, LAST TICKETS LEFT for this Sunday’s launch of #PublicOpenSpace at Fremantle Library. Book now at link in bio or https://larsenkeys.com.au/2023/06/19/public-open-space-launches/.

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Giddy and grateful to talk poetry, community-engaged practice and the hidden costs of arts funding on The Garret podcast. Episode out now. https://thegarretpodcast.com/kate-larsen-on-poetry-state-arts-funding-online-world/

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TWO WEEEKS TODAY to the Kinjarling/Albany launch of #PublicOpenSpace at Albany Public Library. Join me and Barbara Temperton in conversation on Thursday 13th July. Tickets are free but bookings are essential (link in bio or https://larsenkeys.com.au/2023/06/19/public-open-space-launches/). And watch this space for more launch details coming soon.

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So it turns out launching a book is pretty goshing terrifying. https://www.tiktok.com/@katelarsenkeys/video/7246204909777915138

Sending strength, solidarity and calming thoughts to all my fellow debut writers currently fretting their way up to their launch days too. All suggestions for coping mechanisms gratefully received. 😬

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It’s LESS THAN TWO WEEKS until #FremantlePress sends my debut poetry collection out into the world (EEP!), starting with two free events in WA. I’d love you to join me and #LaurieSteed on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd July at the Fremantle Library. Tickets are free but bookings are essential (link in bio or https://larsenkeys.com.au/2023/06/19/public-open-space-launches/). And watch this space for more launch details coming soon.

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In anticipation of July’s launch of #PublicOpenSpace, I’ve been working on some tips for teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in running your own poetry workshops. Here’s part one… https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLLGTFmb/

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What’s my book about? So glad you asked. 😉 #PublicOpenSpace is out soon from #FremantlePress. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZSL1N9PvY/?t=1

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Well, THIS is exciting! Just stumbled across MY OWN BOOK in the Libby online library catalogue. Library users, you can read a sample or sign up for release notifications now.

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TWO MONTHS TO GO until I get to share #PublicOpenSpace with you all. Register for updates on the #FremantlePress website (https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/public-open-space/).

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Here are just some of the #bloopers I made #BehindTheScenes of my short video series for teachers, librarians and workshop leaders interested in incorporating poetry, technology or #PublicOpenSpace actitvities into their #LessonPlans. 🤦‍♀️ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS87o9vkL/

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More #PublicOpenSpace lesson planning prep. Beautiful? Elitist? Teenage angst? Rhyme? Always love finding out what words people associate with ‘poetry’. Workshop ideas and creative writing activities coming soon.

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View from today’s book promo blooper reel. 🤦‍♀️ Watch this space for #PublicOpenSpace workshop ideas and creative writing activities coming soon.

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My words, thoughts and ponderings for April include notes on using a pseudonym, a question about whether we’ve been gaslit about arts governance, and a sneak peak at what to expect in my debut poetry collection. Link in bio or https://katelarsenkeys.substack.com/p/using-a-pseudonym-arts-governance.

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What do YOU love about poetry? Can’t wait to share #PublicOpenSpace with the world in just a few months. https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8W9Gj8T/

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I got SO EXCITED about Fremantle Press’s upcoming release of my pal Laurie Steed’s memoir, #LoveDad, that I made a little book promo about it. https://www.tiktok.com/@katelarsenkeys/video/7213570379384769793

You can register for updates on his confessions of an anxious father at https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/love-dad-confessions-of-an-anxious-father/

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