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Talks & Professional Development
7 Keys For Your Writing's Success Before You Publish
Join Lanetta Shea for From Ink To Industry to discuss the process of putting work into the world with 7 steps to consider in order to make the launch of any writing a success you desire.
Why Poets Need To Tour Together
Chuck Salmons, Rikki Santer, and Sandra Feen from the poetry troupe Concrete Wink discuss what it's like to be part of a touring group of poets, the advantages it has given them, and the exciting future opportunities that await.
In this session, join poets Ty Williams, Emily Win, and Matthew Pitts as they discuss their experience in using poetry and art to re-examine the faith that they left, as well as the practices that once seemed normal that have now become worth questioning.
How To Use Poetry To Express Religious Trauma
How To Write About Home (Even If It Hurts)
What Forming A Poetry Community Taught Us
Join poets Timothy Biggers Jr. and Travis McClerking from a Columbus open mic, The Poetry Cauldron, as they discuss their experience in running a weekly show, the lineage that preceded their work, and the personal growth they have had in conjunction with the open mic.
Lessons From Writing About Art (Ekphrastic Poems)
Steve Abbott, Debbie Strozier, and Jennifer Hambrick explore the tradition of writing about art known as ekphrasis and ekphrastic poetry. As writers of collections and commissioned work around ekphrasis, they share key considerations to create new poems while honoring their inspirations.
How Writing Gave Us A 2nd Chance With Our Parents
Sandra Feen, Cliff Treyens, and Fred Haring as they explore writing as a way to reconnect with family history and celebrate the lives of people closest to use, even in their final stages. Writing is a record of life; here are some considerations for poets and writers who wish to do the same.
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