VIDEO LIBRARY
THE POETIC TURN:
Mastering the Moment that Changes Everything
In the workshop, we discussed:
What a poetic turn is and how it can energize a poem
A step-by-step guide to writing an effective turn
Three outcomes of a powerful poetic turn
How to write five different types of poetic turns
THE ART OF TENSION:
Every great poem is a tug of war
In this workshop, participants:
Explored the balance between contrast and emotional risk
Learned how to hook the reader through syntax, sound, and surprise
Used juxtaposition and opposing forces to create unforgettable moments
Left with three new drafts that push and pull
LISTS & LITANIES:
Poems of Repetition and Revelation
In the workshop, we covered:
Common mistakes poets make in list poems
Best practices for writing and revising list poems
The Blender Technique: how to make your poems addictive
Eight craft techniques to skyrocket your poem’s impact
BREVITY BOOTCAMP:
Learn How to Say More with Less
SURPRISE & STRATEGY:
Parts 1 & 2
WRITING THE SPECIFIC & STRANGE:
10 Easy and Replicable Techniques to Wake Up Your Writing
BEGIN WITH A LIST: Generate Endless Poems for These Simple Exercises
In the workshop, we covered:
Read and discuss examples of powerful images
Learn the basics of imagery and how to apply it
Share and receive warm feedback on their work
Leave with at least one, possibly two, rough drafts
HOW TO WRITE A POEM:
Simple Steps on How to Use Poetry to Turn Your Life in Lasting Art
In this workshop, participants will:
Remove personal block for expression and creativity
Explore personal history through the lens of creativity
Examine emotion through imagery and metaphor
Bring clarity to their feelings and experiences through writing
BEGIN WITH AN IMAGE: Generative Writing Session
In the workshop, we covered:
Read and discuss examples of powerful images
Learn the basics of imagery and how to apply it
Share and receive warm feedback on their work
Leave with at least one, possibly two, rough drafts
THE DIRECT ADDRESS:
Increase Intimacy and Impact with these 7 strategies
In this workshop, participants will:
Identify the audience to tighten argument and form
Receive concrete tools to sharpen questions and narrow focus
Garner new language to increase precision and pathos
Amplify emotion, momentum, and meaning
Leave each workshop with two new drafts
WRITING THE BIG THING SMALL: Five Strategies to Increase Specificity in Your Writing
In the workshop, we covered:
Use perspective and specificity to evoke emotion
Explore how the contrast of macro and micro contributes to story
Utilize symbolism to make the abstract tangible
Leave with three new drafts that capture and captivate
PROMPTED BY POP CULTURE: Using Current Events and Media to Inspire Art
In this workshop, participants will:
Use elements of pop culture to add structure and surprise to their work
Practice and apply the power of persona
Use form and genre-specific language to break patterns and expectations
Leave with three fresh and fiery new drafts
THE MAGIC AND MINING OF METAPHOR: Metaphors are Magic!
In the workshop, we covered:
Discuss how metaphors build power
Transform language to surprise and capture
Dive into dynamics of diction and shifts in syntax
Learn replicable techniques to transform writing
Leave with three new drafts