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
Wednesday, March 22 – Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Each Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pm EDT
Led by Catherine Doty
Limited to 12 participants
Farmer and former Poet Laureate Ted Kooser has taken us to the fields of Nebraska, Mary Oliver into the wilds of Cape Cod, and Wendell Berry to his beloved Kentucky home. Where will you take us? In this workshop, we will explore “poetry of place”—poems that draw geographic and emotional maps of the world, or worlds, around us. Guided by a selection of evocative and exemplary poems, we will learn how great writing has the power to transport us. Through weekly generative writing exercises, we will chart and share our own personal cartographies, exploring the places in our lives remembered or imagined, feared or longed for, familiar or mysterious. This course is open to both beginning and experienced writers.
“This was my first Murphy Writing event. I was impressed with the quality of the writing in my small breakout group and I enjoyed the flow and organization of the workshop. Thank you.”
~ Katherine, Newtown, PA
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Catherine Doty is a poet, cartoonist and educator living in Boonton, New Jersey, and the author of Wonderama (winner of the 2022 Paterson Poetry Prize) and Momentum, volumes of poems from CavanKerry Press. She is the recipient of Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, and has taught poetry for many years in many, many places.
Read a poem by Catherine and learn more on her website.
“I do my best writing with Murphy Writing because I always write something unexpected.”
~ John, Bridgeton, NJ
How It Works
Schedule
The course will be held over Zoom for five Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm EDT:
- Wednesday, March 22
- Wednesday, March 29
- Wednesday, April 5
- Wednesday, April 12
- Wednesday, April 19
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 March 15 — 50% credit on file toward one of our upcoming programs
- After March 15 — No credit or refund
“The readings were well-chosen and the encouragement was outstanding.”
~ Ernestine, Appleton, WI
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 info@murphywriting.com.
Write with us.
