Camille Dungy, who will teach a three-morning workshop on persona poems at the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference, July 28-30, has changed her workshop description. Here’s the revised one:
Telling Stories through Poetry
Forget what you’ve heard about not trying to be someone other than yourself. In poetry, we can inhabit all sorts of people’s experiences and come away with new insights about ourselves and the world. Whether we write straight from personal history or in someone else’s voice, participants will learn some of the exciting possibilities persona poetry offers. We’ll generate poems through in-class exercises and have an opportunity to discuss previously-written work. This workshop is appropriate for anyone looking for new ways to invigorate and strengthen their poetic voice.
Winner of this year’s Northern California Book Award in Poetry and many other awards, Camille is known for her expertise in the persona form. For more information about the conference and how to register, check out the website.
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