In this hybrid in-person/remote workshop poetry craft class, we’ll fire through a series of short prompts by incredible, eclectic poets and then create a patchwork poem stringing the prompts together. The result can be a surprising mosaic of voice, moods, and images that reflects the richness of spontaneous and inspired creation. Along the way, we’ll embrace imperfection, lean into instinct, and discover how several slices of various blueprints can spark unexpected creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning to explore the written word, this session offers a playful, low-pressure space to unlock your voice, get to know some poets, and engage with language in fresh, dynamic spurts.
Find details about every creative writing competition—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, grants for translators, and more—that we’ve published in the Grants & Awards section of Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it in the Writing Contests database, the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere.





