Make your poems impossible to put down—and even harder to forget.

In this dynamic generative workshop with award-winning poet Kelly Grace Thomas, you’ll learn how to open with impact and close with resonance, crafting poems that grab your reader by the collar and don’t let go. Expect a step-by-step exercise to explore how to write lines that readers will remember.

In this workshop, you will learn how to…

• Create tension that carries from the first line to the final word

• Edit with precision to get to the heart of the poem faster

• Build powerful through lines that connect and captivate

• Experiment with multiple openings and endings to find your strongest moves

• Get ready to start strong, end stronger—and leave your reader wanting more.

Workshop takeaways

Using clear, repeatable strategies, we’ll explore how to build tension, elevate conceits, and deepen characterization to ensure your poems leave a lasting imprint. Whether you're looking to tighten your edits or turn up the emotional volume, this class will help you make every line count—especially the first and last.

Additional info

This workshop will be recorded for the convenience of those unable to attend live. The recorded session will be emailed to participants the following day.