Creating a Writing Practice
“In my years as a writer and teacher but especially as director of The Writing Salon, I’ve wondered how other writers build and sustain their writing practice," says Ben Jackson. "While there’s [...]
Writing as Discovery: From Feelings to Words
“How do we write about moments that defy easy explanation, like waking from a vivid dream that quickly fades or unexpectedly meeting a long-lost friend on a crowded street?” asks instructor [...]
Adventures in Prose Poetry
“Instead of boxing you in, prose poetry opens doors you didn’t even know existed,” says instructor John Sibley Williams. “Not flash fiction, not pure poetry, and definitely not your typical [...]
John Sibley Williams
John Sibley Williams is the author of nine poetry collections, including Scale Model of a Country at Dawn (Cider Press Review Poetry Award), The Drowning House (Elixir Press Poetry Award), […]
Lauren Krauze
Lauren Krauze is a writer, editor, and writing educator based in San Francisco. Her essays, short fiction, and poetry have appeared in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Hobart, Painted Bride [...]
The Art of Writing About Place
“Every story takes place somewhere,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “Images in poetry and stories often root us in distinct places. When we write about a place, and weave together our memories [...]