I’m pleased to announce the International Women’s Writing Guild‘s fall programming for Poetry Palooza! I’ll also be hosting the free kick-off panel with a stellar lineup of poets, writers, and educators to talk self-care for creatives on Tuesday, September 13 at 7pm Eastern Time.

Click here to register for the free Poetry Palooza Kickoff Event!

Join IWWG with your host Trish Hopkinson for an evening of celebration, discussion on self-care for creative writers, and a poetry contest kick-off event! We’ll be announcing the upcoming poetry programming, including a poetry contest with cash prizes in collaboration with Kelsay Books, and gathering together poets, writers, and educators, to talk about self-care for creatives–how to nurture your creativity and create healthy writing habits while balancing other aspects of life. Panelists include:

• Katie Manning, contest judge, award-winning poet, and founding editor of Whale Road Review 
• Nnenna Loveth Nwafor, published under the name Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor, queer, Igbo-American poet, educator, and facilitator
• Marj Hahne, poet, writer, editor, and educator
• Sherre Vernon, poet, educator, and mentor
• Anya Achtenberg, novelist, poet, educator, and writer’s consultant
• Elisabeth Blair, poet, writing consultant, editor, and workshop leader

The Guild’s Poetry Palooza is a multiple-month program where you can hone your craft, learn about self-care in writing life, social justice writing, and arm yourself with insider knowledge on the publishing industry. Whether you’re brand new to poetry or a best-selling professional, there is lots to learn with our panel kick-off event and workshops, scheduled alongside free writes and open mics so you can attend them all.

Click here to register for the other Poetry Palooza series/events!

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