Poetry reading and open mic

All-genre, one-day conference with poetry workshops by Joseph Bathanti (former Poet Laureate of North Caroline) and Karen Paul Holmes. They’ll also participate with other writers on a panel on Publishing & Marketing Your Work.

"Poetry From the Heart (and Then the Brain)"

Good poems start with inspiration and a heartfelt need to write about something. Then the poet has work to do: taking the raw material and turning it into poetry. In this workshop, prompts will inspire you, and editing tips and techniques will help you start polishing your rough drafts. Open to writers of all levels in any genre--you don't have to consider yourself a poet to benefit from this workshop! The principles of poetic language can make any writing sing…and connect more deeply with the reader. 

Featuring Karen Paul Holmes. Sponsored by the North Carolina Writers Network-West. 

Featured Readers Plus Open Mic. Sponsored by North Carolina Writers' Network-West

http://www.unioncountyga.gov/community-center/

A new reading series in Marietta with open mic

Georgia Center for the Book poetry series. 

Come see me at the Terrapin Books table (T536) and take a peak at my new book, No Such Thing As Distance. 

Tampa Club, Rotunda Room, 101 East Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL

sponsored by Terrapin Books