Begin, or deepen, your exploration of poetry with a focus on craft.
Each session is devoted to one aspect of craft—imagery, line, form, voice, etc.—and begins with a chance to share your work aloud (not workshop). Participants learn by discussing great poems, reading short, engaging chapters, and doing fun weekly assignments. One session will be devoted to revision. Please bring a copy of The Poet’s Companion by Addonizio and Laux to the first class.
In-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD.
In this workshop you’ll learn to:
- See how specific craft issues work in, and enhance, poems
- Use imagery, line breaks, rhythm, and repetition to strengthen your poems
- Approach revision from a place of discovery rather than “fixing”
- Become a stronger reader and appreciator of poetry
Time requirements
- 20 minutes reading a short chapter; 30-60 minutes writing
Materials
- The Poet’s Companion by Kim Addonizio and Dorinanne Laux
Who should take this workshop?
- This class is for beginning poets looking to learn the basics and enhance their appreciation of poetry
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.