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
Monday, May 19 – Monday, June 23, 2025
Each Monday, 6:30pm EDT – see schedule
Led by Ysabel Y. González
Limited to 12 participants
Enliven your language, invoke your inner child and fall in love with writing all over again. In this course, we will rekindle our creativity and expand our writing toolbox by experimenting with found text. Inspiring exercises will lead us to write centos and erasures, lift speech from overheard conversations and interrogate repetitive language to refresh our storytelling. We will share our work and also cover the ethics of using found texts as well as best practices when submitting for publication. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or new to poetry, here’s an opportunity to learn some fun tricks to elevate your writing.
“I felt supported, inspired and reassured in my future of writing.”
~ Kayla, Bordentown, NJ
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Ysabel Y. González is a Newark, NJ native. She received her MFA in Poetry from Drew University and serves as Producer, Poetry & Social Impact at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Dodge Poetry. She has also worked at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She’s a Cantomundo Fellow and has received invitations to attend VONA, Ashbery Home School and BOAAT Press workshops. She is a Pushcart Prize nominee and author of Wild Invocations (Get Fresh Books, 2019) and Sing This Body Out (forthcoming 2026, FlowerSong Press). She lives at home with her husband, Chris, and two fur babies, Elliott and Bandit. Visit her website to learn more.
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 Mondays at 6:30pm EDT:
- Monday, May 19
- Monday, June 2
- Monday, June 9
- Monday, June 16
- Monday, June 23
Note that the workshop will not meet the week of May 26, and will continue on June 2.
The duration of these weekly meetings is dependent on the number of participants registered. If up to 7 participants register, the meetings will take place from 6:30-8:00pm. If 8+ participants register, the meetings will take place from 6:30-8:30pm.
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 after 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 dedicated 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 murphywriting@stockton.edu.
The Fine Print
- By registering for this program, you are agreeing to uphold our Code of Conduct
- Full fee due upon registration
Cancellation Policy
“I came away with new tools to further push my writing and I will forever be grateful for that. I wrote a ton of stuff, made connections with people and felt safe.”
~ Kimberly, Fort Worth, TX
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
View our full collection of Writing Getaway photos.
Questions?
Email murphywriting@stockton.edu.
Write with us.
