Photo: Will Small
Will Small is a poet, speaker and the founder of Lead by Story. For over a decade Will has worked at the intersection of the creative arts and social impact, and through Lead by Story he leads a team of artists, writers and film-makers producing creative work for social impact purposes.
From creatively directing million dollar fundraising appeals to developing national youth mental health resources Will and his team have produced award-winning, story-driven content for clients including headspace, Relationships Australia, Central Coast Council, Anglicare and many others.
Will describes poetry as the 'centre of gravity' of his artistic practice and is known for work that powerfully weaves together personal, philosophical and social reflections. A previous 2X APS national finalist Will is also the author of Poems for When the World is Ending and All Things New. Will is currently rolling out 'This is How We Survive', a live performance work that weaves together poetry, short films and storytelling exploring our interconnectedness and resilience.
– See the APS National Finalists compete for the crown of Australian Poetry Slam Champion 2024 at the 2024 APS National Final on 13 October at Sydney Opera House.
UPDATE: The APS National Final is now sold out!