Join us for this five-week online poetry workshop. Write to inspiring prompts, get insightful feedback and connect with a supportive community of writers.
Online WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 7 – Thursday, October 5, 2023
Each Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm EDT
Led by Yesenia Montilla
Limited to 12 participants
Throughout history, muses have manifested creativity and reshaped the artist’s eye. In this generative online workshop, we will find our own poetic muses and tap into their power to create poems that challenge and surprise. Paying close attention to the evolution of the modern muse, we will read carefully-curated poems that inspire us to write toward the muse’s gaze, or that can themselves be muses. Through inclusive, guided discussion and the use of innovative prompts, we will learn how to mine creativity without boundaries. Bring your best pen and favorite notebook each week, and be set free to create!
“I generated so much work in only five sessions. The assigned readings inspired and broadened my writing and creative methods.”
~ Kate, New York, NY
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Yesenia Montilla is an Afro-Latina poet and a daughter of immigrants. She received her MFA from Drew University in poetry and poetry in translation. She is a CantoMundo graduate fellow and a 2020 NYFA fellow. Her work has been published in Academy of American Poets Poem-a-Day, Prairie Schooner, Gulf Coast and in Best of American Poetry 2021 and 2022. Her first collection The Pink Box is published by Willow Books and was longlisted for a PEN Open Book award. Her second collection Muse Found in a Colonized Body published by Four Way Books was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2023. She lives in Harlem, NY. Visit her website and find her elsewhere online: twitter: @yeseniamontilla | Insta: yeseniamontillapoet | Facebook: facebook.com/yesenia.montilla.5
“An exhilarating few days to write, collaborate and create.”
~ Betsey, Kennett Square, PA
How It Works
Components
The major components of our five-week workshops typically include variations of the following elements: inspiring craft models, writing assignments, discussions and sharing. The organization and emphasis of these elements is dependent on the workshop leader’s vision. Their goal is to get you inspired and writing!
Schedule
The course will be held over Zoom for five Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm EDT:
- Thursday, September 7
- Thursday, September 14
- Thursday, September 21
- Thursday, September 28
- Thursday, October 5
Each week’s materials will be made available beforehand so you have a chance to review them ahead of time.
You will receive further details about each deadline and assignment once you enroll in the course.
technical requirements
Materials for the course will be shared using a free online platform called Canvas. You will need a computer or tablet and internet access in order to use Canvas. You will also need access to word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word).
To fully participate in the weekly Zoom sessions, you will need access to a webcam and microphone. Those built in to a laptop, tablet or smart phone will do.
Pricing + Registration
Tuition — SLIDING SCALE: $350-$450
Tuition for this program is based on a sliding scale between $350 and $450. If you are able to pay at the higher end of the scale, you will help Murphy Writing offer affordable programming and scholarships for writers.
Tuition INCLUDEs
- A curated selection of readings, craft notes and prompts to inspire you each week
- Access to a private space for sharing your writing with your workshop leader and fellow participants
- Five 2-hour Zoom calls with your workshop leader and fellow participants
If you have trouble registering online, or if you don’t receive an email confirming your online registration within 24 hours, email us at info@murphywriting.com.
The Fine Print
- By registering for this program, you are agreeing to uphold our Code of Conduct
- Full fee due upon registration
Cancellation Policy
- By August 31 — 50% credit on file toward one of our upcoming programs
- After August 31 — No credit or refund
“The workshop was a safe place to share and create. I’ll be back to learn more. Welcoming environment, superb faculty and staff.”
~ Anonymous
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m new to writing workshops. Will I fit in?
Absolutely! Our experienced workshop leaders plan their courses to benefit both beginning and experienced writers. We pride ourselves on building an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.
I’ve taken dozens of workshops. What will I get out of this one?
Our faculty challenges experienced writers to push beyond their usual limits. If you have been writing for decades, they will compel you to go deeper, take more risks and experiment with form and content. We know that experienced writers benefit from our programs based on the fact that hundreds of “re-PETERs” have attended three or more of our writing getaways.
I’ve never taken an online workshop before. Do I need special equipment?
No. If you’re reading this website, you probably have everything you need to take this course. You can participate using a laptop or desktop computer, or even a tablet or smart phone.
meet our community
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Questions?
Call 609-626-3594 or email murphywriting@stockton.edu.
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