Bring a poem you’ve drafted of no more than a page. I’ll talk a bit about what I look for/hope for in a well-made poem, and we’ll dive into some focused discussion of your piece. You should leave with a sense of what’s working, as well as opportunities and ideas for revision in order to […]

Using a little neuroscience and the work of contemporary poets, we’ll explore how the cumulative power of word connotations in a poem creates multiple dimensions of meaning, adding depth and richness for the reader. Prepare to get hands-on with scissors and teamwork as we dissect a poem’s many layers! Then we’ll reverse the process, asking […]