Class Description
Whether you’re looking to experiment, generate new poems for a collection, or refine works in progress, this workshop will help you expand your poetic practice. Each week, we’ll explore the craft and vision of contemporary poets and write in response to in-class prompts.
Our sessions focus on cultivating playfulness and curiosity on the page, alongside experimental approaches to revision. You’ll have the chance to break old habits, experiment with unconventional forms, and leave the course with a range of fresh drafts and reimagined poems. We’ll draw inspiration from poets like Ntozake Shange, Sonia Sanchez, June Jordan, and others.
In addition to generative writing, we’ll dedicate time to workshopping drafts in a supportive, engaged environment. Participants will receive thoughtful feedback from both peers and the instructor, with an emphasis on curiosity-driven revision and expanding the possibilities within each poem.
Please note: Class does not meet Tuesday, November 11th.
Writing Roadmap: We've created a simple, goal-based writing roadmap to help you find the perfect GrubStreet course for your writing needs.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.