Workshops for beginner and seasoned writers and everyone in between
The Poet’s Studio is an online writing community I founded during the pandemic to create connection and creative refuge at a time when so many felt isolated. What began as a single virtual gathering has grown into a vibrant, year-round series of workshops for poets and writers across the country—and beyond.
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Current Workshops
Consultations and Events
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Writing Consultations
All consultations include annotations, comments, and follow-up via email or Zoom. Options for one poem, folios, and manuscripts.
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Effective Strategies to Bring Poetry into the Classroom Year-Round and During National Poetry Month
Join us for a FREE webinar with Heinemann Publishing as we prepare for National Poetry Month!
April 3, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM ET
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Quoddy Writing Retreat for Teacher Renewal
Join Ralph Fletcher and me for our Summer Writing Retreat in beautiful Lubec, Maine:
July 27 - August 1
Sign-up soon as enrollment is limited!
About The Poet’s Studio
Our mission is to offer an inclusive, welcoming space where writers of all backgrounds and stages can gather to explore the power of writing and poetry. We are especially committed to reaching those who may not have the time, financial resources, or access to attend in-person retreats—teachers, caregivers, underrepresented voices, and those living in remote or underserved areas.
The Poet’s Studio centers three guiding values:
Access & Equity: Creating high-quality literary experiences that are geographically accessible
Community & Connection: Fostering a safe, nourishing space for creative growth and collaboration
Awareness & Voice: Encouraging writing that reflects on identity, social justice, and the natural world
Our workshops feature carefully designed content, generative writing workshops, and encouraging critique. Guest poets—including Marie Howe, Nikki Grimes, Janet Wong, and others—bring their unique perspectives and literary excellence into our shared space.
Each session is rooted in the belief that writing can foster personal insight, amplify underrepresented voices, and build community awareness—especially around issues of equity and the environment.
The Poet’s Studio is not just a workshop; it’s a literary home for those who believe in the power of language to transform lives and the world around us. classes are intended for writers who write for both adults as well as children. See a list of current online workshops and keep checking back for new workshops.. All workshops are offered via Zoom.
Previous Workshops
Writing a Children’s Poetry Anthology
Creating a Children’s Poetry Book
Shape Poetry
Workshop on The Image
Memoir Writing
Write Bites 1.0