Join us for an immersive journey into the art and craft of poetry through the lens of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, renowned for its dedication to celebrating African American poetic traditions.
The curriculum draws inspiration from the rich legacy of African American poetry, reflecting on themes of history, identity, social justice, and personal narrative.
Mentees will have the chance to interact with guest poets, participate in workshops, and collaborate on creative projects that challenge and inspire their own poetic expression.
Learning Objectives
- Historical and Cultural Context: Understand the historical and cultural contexts of various poetic movements and how they influence poetic form and content
- Original Composition: Write original poems that demonstrate personal voice and unique perspective
- Form and Structure: Understand and experiment with various poetic forms and structures, including sonnets, haikus, free verse, and narrative poetry
- Reading Widely: Read a diverse range of poetry from different genres, cultures, and historical periods to gain broader perspectives and inspiration
- Publication and Sharing: Explore opportunities for sharing their work, such as literary journals, blogs, and public readings, to build confidence and connect with the wider poetry community
Apply Now
Applications for the Spring 2025 Cycle are open!
Priority Deadline: December 31, 2024
Final Deadline: January 15, 2025
Cycle(s) Offered:
Spring 2025 (March-May)
Time:
3 hours per month
Areas of Focus:
Poetry
Requirements:
- Attend at least 1 Community Experience per month
- Have at least 2 pair sessions per month
- Complete the Revolutionary Poetics: Black Poetry in the American Canon course
- Submit 4-5 original poems that reflect the participant’s unique voice and style as a poet
Poetry Package
As a mentee or mentor in the Poetry Journey, you’ll have access to a collection of online mini courses designed to help you craft the perfect collection of poetry. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least twice each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month – there are many to choose from to accommodate all of your interests and everyone’s schedules.
Poetry Courses
Participants will engage in a series of workshops and guided sessions focused on key aspects of poetry. Courses within the Poetry Journey include:
- Revolutionary Poetics: Black Poetry in the American Canon
Join us for an immersive journey into the art and craft of poetry through the lens of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, renowned for its dedication to celebrating African American poetic traditions. The curriculum draws inspiration from the rich legacy of African American poetry, reflecting on themes of history, identity, social justice, and personal narrative. Mentees will have the chance to interact with guest poets, participate in workshops, and collaborate on creative projects that challenge and inspire their own poetic expression.
These courses are offered as a part of this journey package. If you’d like to take a course without joining a journey, click here.
Poetry Mentoring
Mentees and mentors in the Poetry Journey will be matched for one cycle. Each pair will meet 2 times per month and, as a pair, attend an engagement event at least once per month.
The Poetry Journey requires a cycle-long commitment to a mentorship relationship. If you’d like to mentor but cannot commit to this requirement, click here.
Poetry Community Experiences
Mentees and mentors in the Poetry Journey must attend at least one Community Experience per month. It is strongly recommended that you attend the following Poetry Journey meetings:
- March 17, 5-6 pm ET
- April 21, 5-6 pm ET
- May 19, 5-6 pm ET
If you’d like to attend engagement experiences but cannot commit to these requirements, click here.
Multigenre 360 Adventure
Poetry belongs to the Multigenre 360 Adventure.
Journeys in this Adventure focus on writing in a particular genre. It is perfect for mentees and mentors who want to focus on a specific kind of creative writing.
Not ready for a Journey?
If you want to be a part of the Girls Write Now Collaboratory but you aren’t ready to join a Journey, you can participate in individual writing courses, short-term mentoring services, and select community engagement experiences. See all of the options available to you below!
Writing
Take a course without joining a journey, being paired with a mentee or mentor, or attending community engagement experiences.
Mentoring
Meet with a mentee or mentor without joining a journey, accessing writing courses, or attending community engagement experiences.
Community
Attend community engagement experiences without joining a journey, being paired with a mentee or mentor, or accessing writing courses.