In “Remake It, Don’t Break It” we’ll explore imaginative and innovative possibilities in writing poetry without line breaks. Our practice will employ the craft of lineated poetry and traditional narrative, including attention to language, syntax, and sound; rhythmic or imagistic patterning; repetition; precision; compression. The intersection of poetry and prose offers a range of possibilities for style and subject. I encourage a diversity of styles and subject matters, and I encourage you to take risks in your work.

We will write together and discuss poetic elements as we practice writing. Reading will include poetry and essays Lu Xun, Carl Phillips, Ai, Sarah Fathima Mohammed, Esther Lee, Raymond Antrobus, Jennifer Huang, and more. No previous writing experience is required.

This is a 1-day craft class (3 hours long) on Saturday, August 6th from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM ET. This craft class is open to all writers of color.

This event is cosponsored by Kundiman and CantoMundo.

Check out the class page for more information. To see all of our fall and spring classes, visit kundiman.org/online-classes.