Björklunden Workshop for All Poetry Styles

A poetry workshop, “Inside the Box, Outside the Frame: Writing Poetry Your Way,” will be held at Björklunden from Sept. 11-16.

This poetry workshop is designed for poets of all preferences, styles and approaches, whether their poems usually lean toward the free and easy, the experimental, the playful, or the gracefully structured and intricate. Some participants might find it a perfect springboard for getting started on that free-verse narrative that’s been stalking them for months; others might want to try mastering a shapely traditional form; still others might decide to go with something slightly subversive that they’ve never tried before. Daily assignments will include new ideas, tips, shortcuts and plenty of encouragement. It will all take place in a comfortable and supportive setting where everyone’s input is encouraged. Participants will be honest and direct with each other, but always constructive, thoughtful and dedicated to the idea of helping their fellow poets bring their work to the next level of artistic achievement.

Marilyn L. Taylor, PhD and former Poet Laureate of Wisconsin (2009 and 2010), will lead the workshop.

Seminar classes are held at Björklunden’s lodge, just south of Baileys Harbor, and meet weekday mornings and some evenings. For complete course descriptions, fees and registration dates, call 920.839.2216, email [email protected] or visit lawrence.edu/s/bjorklunden/bjorkseminars.