Schedule of Public Workshops, 2026
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Structure & Surprise Part II July 20 - August 24
Poems are meant to “move” us, but how does a poem do that? How does writing lead to a satisfying epiphany, volta, message or meaning? Using the book/blog Structure & Surprise, edited by Michael Theune, we’ll explore a variety of ways to help students and ourselves find satisfying conclusions to our poems. Part II will focus primarily on the structures in Theune’s blog, published after the book.
Check out my interview with Michael Theune Here.
Finding the Narrative Arc in Poetry & Prose, Oct 26 - Nov. 30
Ready to put together a full manuscript, or even jump into a longer piece of writing? In this workshop we’ll cover some of the well-known and lesser-known structures for shaping a narrative. Specifically we’ll look at The Hero’s Journey, the Heroine’s Journey, and The Virgin’s Promise. We’ll look at ways to apply these story beats to different kinds of writing from poetry manuscripts, to memoir to fantasy novels. This is great for those who write or teach prose, or poets who are ready to put together a full book.