Mining the Past: Writing a Historical Poem

Sunday, May 21 1-3:30 pm
1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC

Cost: $20
Space is limited. Register by Friday, May 19.
Scholarships are available. Submit an online request by 12 pm on Friday, May 12.

ABOUT THE WRITING WORKSHOP
Poets often tell stories about what's on CNN or in the papers, but what about the poems that dig into the past? This is a workshop where figures and events from previous decades and centuries are explored. We'll figure out ways to connect the old school to the new school.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Tara Betts is the author of Break the Habit (Trio House Press, 2016) and Arc & Hue (Willow Books, 2009).  Her work has appeared in POETRY, American Poetry Review, Essence, NYLON, ESPNW and numerous anthologies. Tara is also one of the co-editors of The Beiging of America: Personal Narratives About Being Mixed Race in the 21st Century (2Leaf Press, 2017). Tara holds a Ph.D. in English from Binghamton University and a MFA in Creative Writing from New England College. She teaches at University of Illinois-Chicago. She represented Chicago twice at the National Poetry Slam as part of the first two Mental Graffiti slam teams, and has appeared on radio and television, including HBO's "Def Poetry Jam." You can find her online at her website: www.tarabetts.net.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LOCATION
The nearest metro station is DuPont Circle. The building is wheelchair accessible. A volunteer will be available at the door as the building locks on weekends. Participants are encouraged to arrive on time. Those who arrive late may need to text or call 202-445-0536 to be let in.

MORE INFORMATION
Contact us at info@splitthisrock.org or 202-787-5210 should you have any questions.

WORKSHOP CO-SPONSOR