Cincinnati East Poetry Meetup

This Meeting's Prompt: Write a poem about what happened last October (prompt by The Girl in the Fish Tank). You are welcome to use the prompt but it isn't required. All skill levels are welcome! If you are able, we will share the poems through the screen share of Zoom, as it will be easier for the group to provide you feedback.

Workshop purpose and agenda: Cincinnati East Poetry Group shares our own poetry in an inclusive and supportive environment. We listen and offer constructive feedback after the poet has read their work.

Note on Meeting Days: We meet on the last Wednesday of the month. Please RSVP on Meetup for each session.

Hope you can join us! Happy writing!

FAQ

1. What is a workshop?
   We run in a workshop format where you will read your original poem out loud and then the group will provide feedback on your work. For the best feedback, we recommend you have your poem ready to share on screen. If you are unable to share your screen, we may ask for you to read your poem at least twice.
2. How do I share my screen?
   We use Zoom to meet. Depending on your set-up, there are different tips. See this help page from Zoom for your specific questions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-Sharing-your-screen-or-desktop-on-Zoom
3. How can I be a good workshop participant?
   Building trust among the participants is key for a good workshop experience. To build this, we recommend being on-screen and present during the full session. See this article on the "18 rules for being a good workshop participant" from Writers Magazine. https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/writing-education/writing-workshop-participant/. Also see "How to Workshop a Poem in 5 Steps" by Power Poetry: https://powerpoetry.org/actions/how-workshop-poem

This Meeting's Prompt: Write a recipe poem (prompt by ReadPoetry.com) You are welcome to use the prompt but it isn't required. All skill levels are welcome! If you are able, we will share the poems through the screen share of Zoom, as it will be easier for the group to provide you feedback.

Workshop purpose and agenda: Cincinnati East Poetry Group shares our own poetry in an inclusive and supportive environment. We listen and offer constructive feedback after the poet has read their work.

Note on Meeting Days: We meet on the last Wednesday of the month. Please RSVP on Meetup for each session.

Hope you can join us! Happy writing!

FAQ

1. What is a workshop?
   We run in a workshop format where you will read your original poem out loud and then the group will provide feedback on your work. For the best feedback, we recommend you have your poem ready to share on screen. If you are unable to share your screen, we may ask for you to read your poem at least twice.
2. How do I share my screen?
   We use Zoom to meet. Depending on your set-up, there are different tips. See this help page from Zoom for your specific questions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-Sharing-your-screen-or-desktop-on-Zoom
3. How can I be a good workshop participant?
   Building trust among the participants is key for a good workshop experience. To build this, we recommend being on-screen and present during the full session. See this article on the "18 rules for being a good workshop participant" from Writers Magazine. https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/writing-education/writing-workshop-participant/. Also see "How to Workshop a Poem in 5 Steps" by Power Poetry: https://powerpoetry.org/actions/how-workshop-poem

This Meeting's Prompt: Write a letter to December, the month that holds the longest night, but that hopes for all of us to watch for the light (Prompt by TweetSpeaksPoetry.com). You are welcome to use the prompt but it isn't required. All skill levels are welcome! If you are able, we will share the poems through the screen share of Zoom, as it will be easier for the group to provide you feedback.

Workshop purpose and agenda: Cincinnati East Poetry Group shares our own poetry in an inclusive and supportive environment. We listen and offer constructive feedback after the poet has read their work.

Note on Meeting Days: We meet on the last Wednesday of the month. Please RSVP on Meetup for each session.

Hope you can join us! Happy writing!

FAQ

1. What is a workshop?
   We run in a workshop format where you will read your original poem out loud and then the group will provide feedback on your work. For the best feedback, we recommend you have your poem ready to share on screen. If you are unable to share your screen, we may ask for you to read your poem at least twice.
2. How do I share my screen?
   We use Zoom to meet. Depending on your set-up, there are different tips. See this help page from Zoom for your specific questions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-Sharing-your-screen-or-desktop-on-Zoom
3. How can I be a good workshop participant?
   Building trust among the participants is key for a good workshop experience. To build this, we recommend being on-screen and present during the full session. See this article on the "18 rules for being a good workshop participant" from Writers Magazine. https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/writing-education/writing-workshop-participant/. Also see "How to Workshop a Poem in 5 Steps" by Power Poetry: https://powerpoetry.org/actions/how-workshop-poem