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In this month’s Spark, we’re moving away from the "lonely genius" model of writing and stepping into a conversation.
We’ll be exploring forms that use the words of others as a physical scaffold for our own original poems.
Starting with a line from a poet you admire isn't just a way to pay tribute—it’s a powerful "cheat code" for creativity. By working with a pre-existing text, you bypass the inner critic and get straight to the music. These forms also prove a surprising paradox: constraints make your imagination freer, not duller.
We will dive into four fascinating techniques:
The Glosa & The Golden Shovel: Two ways to use an existing poem as a "spine" or "anchor" for your own.
The Sonnenizio: A modern, high-energy remix of the traditional sonnet.
Interlinear Poetry: A "back-and-forth" style where you weave your own voice between the lines of another text.
We won’t just learn the "rules" of these forms—we’ll learn how to break them creatively to serve your own voice. We’ll analyze why these forms work so well and how they can pull your writing into unexpected, exhilarating territory.
Whether you are looking for a way to break a dry spell or you want to experiment with a more architectural way of building a poem, this workshop will give you a new set of tools to generate work that feels both grounded and new.
What to expect:
· A New Toolkit: Clear, accessible guides to the Glosa, Golden Shovel, Sonnenizio, and Interlinear forms.
· The Spark: 3 specific prompts designed to get you moving immediately.
· Two New Drafts: You’ll have the time and guidance to attempt two of these forms during the session.
· Flexibility: Bring a few lines from a poet you love, or use the "starter pack" of quotes I’ll provide.
· Community: Brief, supportive feedback on your new drafts.
Places are limited to 12 people.
In this month’s Spark, we’re moving away from the "lonely genius" model of writing and stepping into a conversation.
We’ll be exploring forms that use the words of others as a physical scaffold for our own original poems.
Starting with a line from a poet you admire isn't just a way to pay tribute—it’s a powerful "cheat code" for creativity. By working with a pre-existing text, you bypass the inner critic and get straight to the music. These forms also prove a surprising paradox: constraints make your imagination freer, not duller.
We will dive into four fascinating techniques:
The Glosa & The Golden Shovel: Two ways to use an existing poem as a "spine" or "anchor" for your own.
The Sonnenizio: A modern, high-energy remix of the traditional sonnet.
Interlinear Poetry: A "back-and-forth" style where you weave your own voice between the lines of another text.
We won’t just learn the "rules" of these forms—we’ll learn how to break them creatively to serve your own voice. We’ll analyze why these forms work so well and how they can pull your writing into unexpected, exhilarating territory.
Whether you are looking for a way to break a dry spell or you want to experiment with a more architectural way of building a poem, this workshop will give you a new set of tools to generate work that feels both grounded and new.
What to expect:
· A New Toolkit: Clear, accessible guides to the Glosa, Golden Shovel, Sonnenizio, and Interlinear forms.
· The Spark: 3 specific prompts designed to get you moving immediately.
· Two New Drafts: You’ll have the time and guidance to attempt two of these forms during the session.
· Flexibility: Bring a few lines from a poet you love, or use the "starter pack" of quotes I’ll provide.
· Community: Brief, supportive feedback on your new drafts.
Places are limited to 12 people.
