Signature Workshops

Five focused workshops to sharpen your poetic voice.

Each weekly workshop blends craft, emotional precision, and repeatable practice so your writing grows with clarity and confidence.

Voice

The 10-Word Excavation

Week 1: Concrete Language

A precision drill that uncovers emotional truth in only ten words. You learn to cut through noise and land on language that carries real charge.

Goal

Break the habit of abstract language and find concrete words.

Silence

The Translation of Silence

Week 2: Subtext & Image

Turn pauses, absences, and unspoken feeling into vivid poetic material. This workshop strengthens subtlety without losing clarity.

Goal

Find words for what is not being said.

Performance

The Borrowed Mouth

Week 3: Voice and Diction

Practice writing through another perspective to widen range and empathy. You build a more flexible speaking voice for page and stage.

Goal

Find a new vocabulary outside your own habits.

Structure

The Last Word First (Reverse Engineering)

Week 4: Structure and Surprise

Start from the final line and design the poem backward with intention. This workshop sharpens momentum, coherence, and emotional payoff.

Goal

Kill cliché endings and find surprising word choices.

Revision

The Four Door Revision

Week 5: Revision and Discovery

Revise through four distinct entry points so every draft grows stronger. You leave with a repeatable process, not guesswork.

Goal

Teach that finding words is revision.

Practical overview

Workshop Details

Everything you need at a glance: pricing, schedule, commitment terms, and participation expectations for the full five-week experience.

Pricing

  • $29 with weekly commitment
  • $35 drop-in
  • Full 5 weeks: $127
  • Save $48

Schedule & policy

  • Workshops on Thursdays at 7pm.
  • Weekly commitment payments due each Monday.
  • If a participant misses, they lose their spot.

Participation & bonus

  • Full five-week participants get 30 extra minutes each week.
  • If a participant already has a poem written, it is expected to be read in Week 1.
  • A new poem is expected in Week 5.
  • Possible performance opportunity at a poetry event next spring.
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Common questions

Clear answers before you reach out

If you’re curious but unsure, start here. These quick answers cover fit, process, and preparation.

Are beginners welcome, even if I’ve never shared my writing out loud?

Absolutely. We build confidence step by step, so you can learn craft, voice, and delivery in a supportive rhythm.

Who are these sessions for?

Aspiring poets, active spoken-word artists, and anyone using poetry for self-expression, creative growth, or performance prep.

What happens in a one-on-one consultation?

We review your goals, workshop one piece or draft direction, and leave with practical exercises plus clear next steps you can use immediately.

How does poetry event hosting work?

After a planning call, I shape tone, timing, and audience flow with you—then host live with warm facilitation, structure, and performance energy.

What should I prepare before booking?

Bring one goal, one current challenge, and any draft notes. Ready to start? Book a consultation or ask about hosting.

Live Event Hosting

Turn your poetry gathering into a room that moves with intention, emotion, and momentum.

I bring the stage energy and the behind-the-scenes structure so your audience feels guided, seen, and fully part of the experience.

What hosting includes

  • Confident stage presence that sets tone quickly and keeps the room attentive.
  • Smooth event flow, from opening cues to transitions between featured voices.
  • Audience connection practices that invite participation without forcing it.
  • Creative atmosphere building through pacing, language, and poetic energy.
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Live poetry host on stage under violet and amber lighting, addressing an engaged audience with raised hands in an intimate venue
Spoken word night • Guided flow • Audience energy