| "Sarah
Zale's online, poetry class is a great way for a working person
to stay engaged in the creative process. The feedback from
participants proves to be something of a salon you can attend
without leaving home . . . The lectures are in-depth and thoughtfully
prepared, providing lots of fodder for the upcoming round
of assignments. The atmosphere is not judgmental but one of
camaraderie and pure support!" -Penelope
LaMontagne, Poet Laureate, Healdsburg, CA
"Sarah
is an excellent, organized and approachable leader who finds
the positive qualities in your work and teaches you how to
keep improving. Her lectures are detailed and interesting,
and designed to educate you about the field of poetry as well
as the craft. She is a real pro . . ." -Alene
Bikle. Sacramento, CA
"I like the turn we've taken. It's serious and a lot of hard work but something else too, I don't know, like hearing clearly for the first time after listening with your head under water to what people have been saying to you all your life. I guess what I'm saying is, I'm approaching writing, poetry in particular, differently than before. Please don't tell me I'm alone—the last one, as usual—to wake up and smell the adverb." -Janet Richardson
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"Water Circles" by Cheryl
Leslie |
The
Format
Fridays-You
read a lecture by Sarah based on some aspect of poetry, e.g.
style of certain poet, tool of poetry, or topic for writing.
Begin posting your thoughts & comments about the topic.
Respond to what others write and continue this practice throughout
the week.
Sundays-You
submit a NEW poem based on the reading. Sarah offers questions
& commentary (based primarily on the work submitted) to
further stimulate a discussion of poetry.
Tuesdays-You
submit a CRITIQUE of two poems by fellow poets in this workshop.
Sarah sets up and posts the matrix for who critiques whom.
Wednesdays
/Thursdays-You submit your REVISION of your Tuesday poem-Read
and critique others’ poems-as desired.
Workshop
Duration: 5 weeks
Fee: $150 |
