Catalyze Your Creativity & Craft
The June Poetry Writing Workshop
It is notoriously difficult to see our own work with detachment. We know what our poem means to say, but does that actually appear on the page? This four-week workshop on Zoom offers the expert feedback you need to move past blind spots & transform your poems for greater impact.
Date: Four Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 PST
Price: $175
Instructor: Jennifer Mills Kerr
Ideal for: Poets who want expert feedback to revise their poems for greater impact
Expert Feedback
Each week, you'll receive useful feedback on your poems
Small Groups
Class size is limited; cohorts keep workshops focused & personalized
Accountability
Weekly deadlines give you motivation and inspiration
Jennifer creates a safe environment. I appreciate the small class size & honest, encouraging feedback. ~ Ruth Carter
What You Will Learn
Key elements of poetry, including lineation, rhythm, & pacing
How to revise your poems for a stronger message
Various poetic approaches & styles to use in your writing
An understanding not only of what a poem means but how it's built
How to critique others' poetry as a professional
Who Should Take This Class
Busy poets who seek expert guidance on their work
Writers who want to create a regular writing practice
Poets who seek publication (or learn about the process)
Writers who want accountability through deadlines
The isolated writer ready for a supportive community
Poets with drafts that they don't know how to revise
I've attended many of Jennifer's poetry Zoom classes and both enjoyed her presentations and the poems other attendees shared. Her thoughtful instruction and prompts bring out the best writing. ~ Connie Taylor
Mastery with Expert Guidance
Dedicated poets want rigorous, insightful critique, not generic praise. While you can expect encouragement, you can also expect honest feedback that elevates your work & your understanding of poetry.
As a published poet, I know first-hand the challenges and breakthroughs within the creative process. For that reason, I create focused & supportive learning environment with equal time for each poet's work.
Our work together focuses on three elements ~
An Expert Eye
Receive feedback so you can revise your poems for greater clarity, concision & impact
Constructive Feedback
A group of peers who honor your unique voice while encouraging you to elevate your work
New & Revised Poems
Finish the month with stronger poems, knowledge of your strengths, & how to revise effectively
The submission process ~
I send a reminder on Wednesday to email your poems on Thursday.
Poets read everyone's work and prepare to share feedback verbally on Saturday.
After workshop, I send you my written comments. For your fellow poets, this is optional.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Mills Kerr is a published poet and educator with 20+ years experience teaching writers how to refine their craft. With an MFA in creative writing, she blends a sharp, analytical eye with intuitive insight that gives poets a fresh approach to their own material.
Her poetry has been published in the South Florida Poetry Journal, SWWIM, Thimble, & others. Read her published poems here.
From Northern California, Jennifer loves mild winters, anything Jane Austen, & the raucous coast of Sonoma County.
Questions?
JMKLiteraryArts@gmail.com