From epic tales of migration to intimate childhood cameos, family history can provide rich and challenging material for poets. How does time, perspective, character, form and questions of truth/authority effect a writer’s efforts to turn private family experiences into poetry that is meaningful beyond the familial circle?

In this generative workshop we’ll explore the unique pleasures and perils of bringing family memories and members to life in verse. We will begin by investigating how a variety of well-known poets have approached family-inspired writing and then dive into a series of writing exercises designed to take our own family history in surprising, thoughtful new directions.

Registration information can be found here.