Generate new poems in this six-week class designed to kick your writing into gear. Each week we'll share our writing, find inspiration in published poems, and respond to in-class exercises to get going on the next piece. Throughout the class we'll discuss craft, experiment with new poetic forms, play with language and line breaks, and find out what sparks our process.
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Details: Intro to Poetry - May 2026 with Stephanie Ginese will take place on Thursdays May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, and June 11 from 6:30-8:30pm in person at a classroom at Lakewood United Methodist Church (15700 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107).
Prerequisites: None
Genre: PoetryLevel: Emerging
Format: Generative writing workshop with in-class writing and group sharing
Location: This course takes place in person at a classroom at Lakewood United Methodist Church (15700 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)
Size: Limited to 14 participants (including two scholarship recipients)
Suggested Sequence: Follow this class with another generative fiction writing workshop or a feedback course.
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 19. Click here to apply.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
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Stephanie Ginese is an author and stand-up comedian from South Lorain, Ohio. Her debut collection of poetry, Unto Dogs, was released in July of 2022 on Grieveland. She was a 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize recipient and a 2024 Creative Impact Fund awardee. Currently, she lives in Cleveland with her two children. She can be found at www.sginese.com or on Sundays at Dunlap’s Corner Bar where she co-hosts the Con Tú Variety Show.
Lakewood United Methodist Church
15700 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
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