My writing experience has, thus far, been primarily for my own contemplation and enjoyment though occasionally shared with close loved ones. I am now moving in the direction of authorship and publication.

I am a poet who's delving into creative nonfiction. Since poetry can be classified as creative nonfiction, allow me to clarify: I'm starting to compose creative essays. I find the genre more painful to write, which I've been told is "a good thing." I find that it's harder to hide in prose. Currently I run a poetry workshop online but would like to join a creative nonfiction or a multi-genre workshop. My approach in the context of a workshop is to help the writer meet her or his goals. I am open to in-person or online meetings; however, I would prefer in-person as I am sick of being online. Meeting once a week or twice a month would be great. I look forward to joining a writing community.

I live poetry and currently write with several different groups/people. Am looking to expand my circle of poets and thus to expand my craft through inspiration with other poets and having other poets' eyes on my work. Hearing their responses, as I give mine to theirs.

I like to do generative work with writers, and then possibly other sessions for revision and critique.

I can lead fun exercises and am very collaborative, love being led as well.

I have a BA in creative writing from 1984, and since then have been learning independently. It's time to work more in tandem with other passionate poets.

I'm looking for people who are expanding the world of their own writing through risk, adventure, and dedication.