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From budding poet to published veteran, we learn and teach at every stage. If you like to think, talk, write, and share poetry, this one’s for you.
How we’re organized:
Session 1: The Study of Poetry
Session 2: Verse
Session 3: Are You Funny?
Session 4: Skype Guest Kenn Nesbitt
Session 5: Revising and Rewriting
Session 6: Skype Guest Jane Yolen
Session 7: Performing Your Work
Session 8: Tips on Marketing
Session 9: Self-Publishing
Session 10: Poetry Editor Rebecca Davis
Session 11: Becoming an Expert
Session 12: Open Forum
Session 13: The Big Performance
Session 14: Setting Doable Goals
Wrap Up, Pictures, Goodbyes
Individual activities will include time to:
What you will accomplish:
What we will accomplish:
“I will be back! I even bought a hooded sweatshirt so when I walk in my neighborhood, I’ll be thinking of poetry ideas! The Barn is a fabulous setting to learn. ”
Kathy Doherty
Schererville. IN
“Unbelievably delicious! Kitchen staff was wonderful and extremely pleasant. The workshop was inspirational, motivational, educational…shall I go on? Everyone from the Highlights Foundation went beyond all expectations and provided us with the highest level of hospitality.”
Patricia Cooley
Justice, IL
“Can I just live here? I love the feeling of being part of the family here. The kitchen staff did a great job of taking care of us. You really have to try the marshmallows. Great opportunity to get jazzed about poetry. The Skype was brilliant! I LOVE the poet’s garden.”
Joy Acey
Tucson, AZ
“It was so wonderful to spend time with other writers. It was wonderful to be treated with such fabulous food and accommodations! Thank you, thank you. This was life-changing, deeply necessary and will stay with me for a very long time.”
Sue Fowler
Austin, TX