Teaching

Introduction to Free Verse Poetry, Flint Institute of Arts, June 2026

In this one-day workshop, students will learn several introductory techniques for crafting an effective free verse poem including the use of imagery and metaphor for conveying meaning and the use of line breaks to create pace, rhythm, and impact. Students will read examples of modern free verse poems and then engage in exercises meant to sharpen their skills as free verse writers. Students who are brand new to poetry will benefit as much from this class as more experienced poets who want to add some free verse tools to their writing toolbox. Students will leave with ideas for several free verse poems and techniques for continuing their work editing and sharpening their drafts. 

Introduction to Free Verse Poetry, via Zoom, July 20, 2026, 7 - 8:30 p.m. EST

In this 90-minute workshop, students will learn several introductory techniques for crafting an effective free verse poem including the use of imagery and metaphor for conveying meaning and the use of line breaks to create pace, rhythm, and impact. Students will read examples of modern free verse poems and then engage in exercises meant to sharpen their skills as free verse writers. Students who are brand new to poetry will benefit as much from this class as more experienced poets who want to add some free verse tools to their writing toolbox. Students will leave with ideas for several free verse poems and techniques for continuing their work editing and sharpening their drafts. Sign up here.

Reaping the Harvest: An Online Generative Poetry Fall Retreat with Sarah Carson and Catharine Murray, Writing Workshops, Saturday, September 19

This retreat is for poets at any level who want a grounded, supportive space to generate new work and begin revising slowly and with intention. Whether you're just beginning or have been writing for years, you'll be welcome here. This is an all-levels online writing class built around community, creative safety, and the pleasure of making something new. Sign up here.

The Practice of Writing Poetry, Writing Workshops, October 2026

This online poetry workshop is for poets at all levels who want to build a sustainable, meaningful writing practice. Whether you're just beginning to explore poetry or you're an experienced writer looking to reignite your creative energy, this class welcomes you. Writers of other genres who want to experiment with poetic forms will also benefit.

Flash Creative Nonfiction: The Hidden Power of Form 4-Week Intensive, Writing Workshops, November 2026

This 4-week online writing class explores how form itself can become the spark for flash creative nonfiction — narratives you never saw coming. Each week, you'll experiment with a different short form (under 750 words), including The List, The Epistle, and the Hermit Crab, reading and discussing strong published examples before trying your own hand at the page. Sign up here.

Nomenclature in Verse: A Generative Poetry Workshop, Poets for Science Gathering, November 2026

This generativepoetry workshop invites writers of all backgrounds to mine the language of scientific research and transform it into original poetry. Using found poetry techniques, participants will work directly with excerpts from scientific studies, journal articles, and research papers to excavate the lyric potential hidden inside technical prose.

30 Poems in 30 Days, Writing Workshops, January 2027

Celebrate and energize your writing practice during National Poetry Month 2026 with a 30-day poetry-writing adventure. Each day, we will celebrate poetry by reading and writing in a different poetic form. By the end of the month, you’ll have 30 new drafts and an appreciation for poetry’s many styles and iterations.