a chapter of Poetry Society of Texas
a meeting place for poets in Northwest Houston third Saturday monthly 10 a.m. - 12 noon April 20, 2024 meetings are free and open to all check meeting page for details |
April is National Poetry Month
Check out the April prompts page on this site for a prompt a day.
Follow William Stafford's path to write a poem a day - at least for one month.
Check out other activities or learn more about poetry from the Academy of American Poets website.
Check out the April prompts page on this site for a prompt a day.
Follow William Stafford's path to write a poem a day - at least for one month.
Check out other activities or learn more about poetry from the Academy of American Poets website.
Join us for our 22nd Annual Poetry at Round Top
April 19-21, 2024
Registration is now open for Poetry at Round Top.
Some wonderful international poets will be presenting throughout the weekend.
Check the website for details.
April 19-21, 2024
Registration is now open for Poetry at Round Top.
Some wonderful international poets will be presenting throughout the weekend.
Check the website for details.
April 2024 Workshops at Writespace
Journey of Poetry
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Cynthia Childress
TIME: Four Thursdays, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Thursday, November 2. After Thursday, November 2: $180 for members, $210 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
LEVEL: All levels
Poetry uses language in a way that is not available to us in everyday life. As with a song, a poem can elevate and capture a specific experience—an image, memory, or sensation—and connect people in a powerful way. Whether you are a practiced poet or a total “newbie” who has just wondered what poetry is “about,” this workshop will provide a jump-start to get you into a writing practice. Come join us in a supportive, inspiring workshop environment in which we will explore formal poetry, free verse, spoken word, and experimental poetry from a wide range of contemporary authors. We will also study a broad array of craft techniques, including how to use line breaks, stanzas, and sound to heighten meaning. Writers from marginalized communities (writers of color, writers with disabilities, writers from the queer and LGBT community) are encouraged to attend.
This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. This project is generously funded by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Journey of Poetry
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Cynthia Childress
TIME: Four Thursdays, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Thursday, November 2. After Thursday, November 2: $180 for members, $210 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
LEVEL: All levels
Poetry uses language in a way that is not available to us in everyday life. As with a song, a poem can elevate and capture a specific experience—an image, memory, or sensation—and connect people in a powerful way. Whether you are a practiced poet or a total “newbie” who has just wondered what poetry is “about,” this workshop will provide a jump-start to get you into a writing practice. Come join us in a supportive, inspiring workshop environment in which we will explore formal poetry, free verse, spoken word, and experimental poetry from a wide range of contemporary authors. We will also study a broad array of craft techniques, including how to use line breaks, stanzas, and sound to heighten meaning. Writers from marginalized communities (writers of color, writers with disabilities, writers from the queer and LGBT community) are encouraged to attend.
This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. This project is generously funded by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mid-America Arts Alliance.