Are you writing a poems, a collection? It's all welcome in this six-week generative workshop designed to help you create new poetry or make progress on your project. You'll respond to writing prompts, write outside of class to meet weekly deadlines, analyze published poetry, and discuss craft elements such as form, rhythm, acoustics, meter, voice, and more.
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Details: Generative Poetry takes place Thursdays, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30 from 6:30-8:30pm remotely through Zoom.
Genre: Poetry
Level: All levels are welcome.
Format: Craft and generative workshop with writing in and outside of class.
Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.
Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).
Suggested Sequence: Follow this class with a craft and/or generative nonfiction workshop, a feedback course, or a publishing course.
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by August 25.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
Work with the best...
Dr. Mary E. Weems is an accomplished author, poet, playwright, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Her work is inspired by the human condition and by what is happening to Black people in America around issues of race, gender and class. To date, Weems has authored thirteen books and her plays and/or excerpts have been published or produced for nearly two decades.
Remotely Online Via Zoom
Cleveland, OH
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