Black Lawrence Press Workshop Series
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Poets, Writers, if you are interested in facilitating a workshop for the Black Lawrence Press Workshop Series, please review the information below and submit a proposal.
Workshop Series Description
Join Black Lawrence Press on the second Tuesday of each month for writing workshops on craft and the writing life. Featuring Black Lawrence Press authors and other nationally recognized authors, these virtual Workshops on poetry, prose, and hybrid texts are open to poets and writers, regardless of age and level of expertise. Workshops last for ninety minutes, and they are free to the public.
When: The Second Tuesday of Each Month (Except in January & July)
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST
Where: Zoom (with Online Registration)
For Prospective Workshop Leaders:
Compensation: Compensation is $75 cash or $75 BLP gift card.
Format: The workshops usually last about 90 minutes. They are free and open to the public, but they require registration.
Essays for Workshops: Workshop leaders are invited to share craft essays or essays on the writing life with participants. Essays can be original works by workshop leaders, or they can be essays by other writers.
Outreach: We’ll publicize each workshop on our social media and through our newsletter.
Note: The series is popular and is often well-attended. We encourage workshop facilitators to be prepared and to come ready to share their knowledge and joy of writing.
Proposals:
Proposals should include the following -
1. Title of your workshop
2. A short description of your workshop
3. PDF of the Craft Essay you'd like to use (This is optional)
4. Your short bio
Sample Description of Workshop
Writing your Mad Skills: a workshop with Tanis MacDonald
Permission is a mad skill; this workshop is designed to assist poets in locating the space from where they write and the people to whom they write. By identifying our individual “mad skills” through a series of writing prompts, we will generate material for poems that weave together generosity, risk, and connection. Come prepared to write!
Reading: “Mad Skills for the Twenty-First Century,” Far Villages, pages 508-514.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are the events really free and open to the public?
A: Yes! The Black Lawrence Press Workshop Series is free and open to the public.
Q: Are the events also free to people living outside of the United States?
A: Yes! The Black Lawrence Press Workshop Series is free and open to all peoples from all countries.
Q: Are the events recorded?
A: No, the sessions for the series are not recorded.
Q: Do workshop leaders need to assign craft essays before each workshop?
A: No, this is optional.
Q: Can workshop leaders invite friends and students to attend the workshop?
A: Absolutely!