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, February 16 – Thursday, March 16, 2023
Each Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm EST/EDT
Led by Lois Marie Harrod
Limited to 12 participants
Are you looking for fresh ways to write new poems or resuscitate old poems you have abandoned? Wherever you are in the writing process, this supportive, generative workshop will energize you as it shows you how to breathe new life into your work. Using The Best American Poetry 2022 as a text, we will discuss why editors might have made their selections as we mine them for ideas and techniques. Sessions will include a mix of craft discussion, varied prompts, publishing suggestions and communal writing time before we share our new drafts with each other. You will leave with the wind at your back and five new poems in your pocket.
“I loved the pacing and structure. The readings were great, and the prompts were inspiring. Thank you so much.”
~ Sarah, Belmar, NJ
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Lois Marie Harrod’s 18th poetry collection Spat was published in May 2021. Previous collections include Woman (2020), Nightmares of the Minor Poet (2016), And She Took the Heart (2016), Fragments from the Biography of Nemesis (2013) and How Marlene Mae Longs for Truth (2013). Lois has received five fellowship/residencies from the Virginia Center for Creative Arts and three fellowships from the New Jersey Council on the Arts. A Dodge poet and a life-long educator, she has spent the last fourteen years teaching creative writing at The College of New Jersey and literature courses at the Evergreen Forum in Princeton, as well as offering poet-in-the-classroom residencies and online workshops. Find out more on her website.
“Murphy Writing supports and encourages writers of all levels to find their voice and use it. I highly recommend their programs.”
~ Tara, New Hope, PA
How It Works
Schedule
The course will be held over Zoom for five Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST/EDT:
- Thursday, February 16
- Thursday, February 23
- Thursday, March 2
- Thursday, March 9
- Thursday, March 16
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 February 9 — 50% credit on file toward one of our upcoming programs
- After February 9 — No credit or refund
“The readings were interesting and informative. The assignments and feedback were excellent. The pace felt just right for me, even with other responsibilities.”
~ Deborah, Egg Harbor City, NJ
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.
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Questions?
Call 609-626-3594 or email info@murphywriting.com.
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