The Versopolis Traineeship classes will offer emerging poets and literary enthusiasts a concise, two-module program through a series of video lectures led by experts in the field of poetry.

The first module will cover practical aspects such as career tools, publishing advice, and personal development, providing a grounding in the literary industry, while the second module will delve into the creative process, covering writing techniques, innovative text design, and contemporary issues in poetry.

First lecture on Poetry Translation and Being Translated already took place, see Versopolis website and YouTube. Hosted by Matthias Goeritz – a renowned poet, scholar and translator – this module serves as a gateway to the complexities of translating poetic expression. Accompanied by a distinguished panel including Mary Jo Bang, Volha Hapeyeva and Uda Strätling, the introductory video offers a rare glimpse into the art and methodology of poetry translation.

As a European poetry platform, Versopolis creates new opportunities for emerging European poets. This creation is financially and organisationally concrete. Versopolis supports translation of a selection of emerging poets’ works into English and other European languages. It enables the publication of these works in printed booklets, in e-books and on the Versopolis website alongside full profile descriptions. Versopolis also supports poets’ mobility by organising a number of guest appearances at different European literary festivals.