Write new poems & receive expert feedback
The Deep Dive
Create & Critique Workshop
Time can be our scarcest resource. This three-hour workshop is designed for busy poets who want to compress weeks of solitary drafting into a single afternoon. Create new drafts & receive helpful feedback in a supportive group. One generative & one critique session are included. See below for details.
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 10:00-1:30 PST
Price: $60 ~ Limited to four poets
Instructor: Jennifer Mills Kerr
Ideal for: Busy poets who want dedicated writing time, accountability & expert feedback
The Framework
Creative Session
10:00-11:00 PST
Live Zoom Meeting
Art-inspired prompts (poetry, photo, & painting) to create new drafts
Intermission
11:00-12:30 PST
Independent Writing
Step away from the screen to revise
& polish your work
Critique Session
12:30-1:30 PST
Live Zoom Meeting
Writers reconvene to receive feedback on their revised poems
What You Will Learn
How to outwit the inner critic
Essential ways to revise your work to use after the class
How to revise a poem draft for a stronger message
Particular approaches & styles that will improve your work
An understanding not only of what a poem means but how it's built
Who Should Take This Workshop
Busy poets who seek dedicated writing time & expert guidance
The isolated writer ready for a supportive community
Those of you who want to break through procrastination
Anyone who needs extra help on how to manage the inner critic
Poets who seek new creative directions
Expert Feedback
Receive useful feedback on your poems in less time
Small Groups
Cohorts keep workshops focused & personalized
Focused Creative Time
Three hours dedicated space for you & your work
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. This workshop gives you creative time, encouragement, & honest feedback that elevates your work. You can ask me any questions during the intermission regarding publication.
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.
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?
hello@jennifermillskerrpoet.com