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Poetry is characterized by its language, and part of that are the words we choose. If your poetry is full of generic/basic terms and cliches, you stand to turn your reader off and lose your audience. In poetry, we give our readers experience. We show, not tell.

How can we offer our reader a deeper experience with the words we use? How can we venture out of our daily lexicon to say it differently? And why would we want to? As a creative writer, your word choice sets you apart from the sea of writers that’s out there and helps to develop your “poetic voice.”

In this poetry workshop, we will deepen our understanding and demonstrate the learning by way of engaging in two writing prompts, utilizing the form of poetry called “Acrostic.” Let’s find ways to say it differently.

** This workshop is valuable and useful to writers of all forms of creative writing (not just poetry). **

led by Pamela "Jaz" Banks

All of our labs are free! If you like what you experience, please consider donating or throw a virtual tip our way. A suggested donation for this workshop is $25.