Writing in Color Fest Intensive: The Power of Sound in Poetry and Prose

In this generative hybrid intensive we will examine the power held by both written poetics/prose and the spoken word. Rather than interpreting these two viewpoints as adversarial, we will examine them as extensions of each other. How do sound poets and storytellers strengthen their writing? Writers, what can you learn about your work through the performance of sound poets and storytellers? We will work towards balance in both by exploring the work of other writers and sound poets of color.

This class is part of the Writing in Color Fest and is open to writers of all genres and creatives who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC+). The goal of the Fest is to provide a space for writers of color to be in community and thrive as they grow their writing skills.