Write poems that reach outside your own experience, using the power of persona.
Ever wanted to try on someone else’s shoes? Read and write poems from the perspective of a musician, artist, historical figure, or scientist–or poems from the perspective of a household object, an animal, a mythological figure, a typographical mark. This class mixes close reading, craft discussion, and workshop of new or pre-existing works. We take into account the ethics of writing from outside your own identity. You’ll take away fresh or revised drafts, two per student, and a deepened understanding of the craft of persona.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Story & structure
- Imagery & sound-play
- Diction & voice
- Integrating research
Time requirements
- One hour of reading before workshop.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This class is for poets seeking to expand their craft or develop an existing persona project.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}}. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
