Meaningful Steps Into Poetry
Meaningful Steps Into Poetry
Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners.
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About This Course
This course is geared toward beginning and intermediate writers of poetry and those curious about entering the world of poetry. We will discuss some of the basic characteristics of modern poetry and will explore how our own individuality and experiences together with a focus on fine detail, surprising syntax, and conciseness can be used to create memorable, impactful poems. We’ll read work by Louise Glück, Saúl Hernández, Diane Seuss, Christine Garren, and others.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This one day event will be led by guest instructor Gustavo Hernandez, author of the acclaimed poetry collection Flower Grand First (Moon Tide Press) and the micro-chapbooks Form His Arms and Little Fleece (Ghost City Press). His work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Harvard Review, The Slowdown Podcast, and The Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day series. In January 2024, Hernandez was appointed Poet Laureate of Orange County, California. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico and was raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still resides.
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