Free Resources
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Free Guide: 5 Common Misconceptions About Poetry
Gain practical insights about common myths that can hinder poets with this 17-page free comprehensive guide. Learn the basics of rhyme, poetic form, imagery, MFA programs, and navigating the publishing industry from a social justice oriented, anticapitalist perspective. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a beginner, this essential resource covers everything you need to know to build a poetic practice that works for you.
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Writing Workshops
 In the summer of 2020, I collaborated with my dear friend Alan Pelaez Lopez to offer a series of open access virtual writing workshops called Write With Us Live. We designed 8 workshops, streaming them live on YouTube every Sunday. The workshops are generative, complete with poetry readings, discussion questions, quick exercises, prompts, and sharing. That's right—we invited participants to DM us on Instagram so we could add them to the live feed if they wanted to share a poem. During our most isolated time, we tried our best to nurture creativity and build community. Check out the archived recordings below.
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Writing Tips
 I love sharing free writing advice, prompts, and encouragement on my Instagram account, plus stories about my hilarious creative writing students. Check out my Reels page for writing prompts, my highlights for books I love and recommend, and my posts for down-to-earth, truthful insights about life as a writer.
