
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
I'm happy to know you're interested in my workshop offerings! Below are various workshops I currently offer. If you don't see one you're thinking of, let me know. I'd love to collaborate on creating a workshop that fits your needs!
UNCOVERING YOUR POEM:
A GENERATIVE WORKSHOP
Everyone has a story worth sharing, whether you know it or not. It’s a matter of discovering what you have to say and pulling the poem out of it. This workshop is designed to help uncover the poem within you and let the ideas take up space on the page. You may be surprised by what you can craft!
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Duration
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General public
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Poets of any level
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90 minutes
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Adaptable to 60 minutes
WRITER'S BLOCK: HOW IT'S PART OF THE PROCESS
You know that sensation you get when you’re experiencing writer’s block – that blank mind or overly active mind, that inability to get the words out or get in the zone? That sensation is telling you something. This workshop explains how writer's block is part of the process, shares tips for getting out of your rut, and helps you put it into practice.
Audience
Duration
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Poets of any level
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Writers of any level
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90 minutes
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Adaptable to 60 minutes
FORMATTING POETRY ON THE PAGE
It's likely a reader will experience your poem on the page. The tiny details of how the poem is presented can add up to a more immersive and impactful experience. Dive into those nitty gritty details in this poetry formatting workshop. Explore techniques for editing your poem on the page by playing with capitalization, punctuation (or the lack thereof), line breaks, white space, and more.
Audience
Duration
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Poets of any level
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90 minutes
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Adaptable to 60 or 120 minutes
CRAFTING RANDOM WORDS INTO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL: A GENERATIVE WORKSHOP
Have you read poetry prompts where you have to combine unrelated words into a cohesive poem? This challenging task can be broken down into manageable, creative techniques that anyone can master. This workshop shares the steps behind a couple different approaches to this very prompt to help you craft random words into a well-written meaningful poem.
Audience
Duration
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Poets of any level
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90 minutes
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Adaptable to 60 or 120 minutes
THERE'S A POEM IN THAT: A GENERATIVE WORKSHOP
Poetry can be found in unexpected places: the joke your friend just made, the way a stranger sips their coffee, an interview response, a news story, your own introspection. Discover poetic images in the world around us. You may just find yourself picking up my personal catchphrase: “There’s a poem in that.”
Audience
Duration
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General public
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Poets of any level
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90 minutes
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Adaptable to 60 minutes
BUILDING A THEMATIC MANUSCRIPT
With various approaches, storylines, and interpretations, crafting a poetry manuscript around a theme isn't as easy as it seems -- but it can be just as fun as writing the poems themselves. This hands-on workshop identifies steps you can take from start to finish in building a manuscript as well as how to choose your approach at each step.
Audience
Duration
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Poets ready to create a book
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120 minutes
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Adaptable to a 4-week series
POETRY AS A COPING TOOL
Life has a way of throwing heavy stuff our way, and it's our job to find ways to manage our
mental health through it all. This workshop walks you through methods for writing poetry as a coping tool. From free writing and responding to prompts to observing your situation and trying a poetic form, poetry can help you process and manage your emotions through the heaviness.
Audience
Duration
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Versions available for school-age students and general public adults
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60 minutes
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Adaptable to 45 or 90 minutes
WRITING YOUR OWN LIFE
Have you ever felt like you were holding yourself back out of fear of not being supported? If you're willing to open your mind to your dream life, this workshop will explore tools on how you can best listen to yourself and will share living proof that writing your own life is, in fact, possible.
Audience
Duration
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Versions available for school-age students and general public adults
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30 minutes
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Adaptable to 45 or 60 minutes
HOW TO START A POETRY CAREER
Want to live your daydream, even part time? If you've ever wondered why or how to start a poetry career, you've come to the right place. This workshop discusses why treating poetry like a business is beneficial, what to expect from this journey, and steps for starting your poetry career.
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Duration
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Poets wishing to take the next step in their poetry career
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60 minutes
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Adaptable to 90 or 120 minutes
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Can dive deeper for a 4-week course
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Let's connect and make a plan for your group's next workshop!
Pricing will vary per workshop based on group size, duration and any travel needs. I'm happy to talk budget with you any time and find what works for everyone.