Every great poem is a tug of war. It pulls and propels to find reflection and tension within itself. Join award-winning poet Kelly Grace Thomas for a generative workshop that examines and explores the effectiveness and impact of tension in poetry. We will use strategy and structure to examine opposition and juxtaposition and write poems full of balance and risk, charisma and charge. We will read and discuss poems by Franny Choi, Chen Chen, Shira Erlichman, and more.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Explore the balance between contrast and emotional risk 

• Learn how to hook the reader through syntax, sound, and surprise

• Use juxtaposition and opposing forces to create unforgettable moments

• Leave with three new drafts that push and pull

Want to join us?