2025 Muse as Mermaid: Poems from the Waves Writer's Group Course Neck Labels

2025 Muse as Mermaid: Poems from the Waves Writer's Group Course Neck LabelsWriter's group private course ( group critiques and feedback) *min. 4 members We'll consider the ocean of possibilities available to us in writing poems inspired by many aspects of marine life, real and imagined. We'll write poems "from the beach," and dive into the waves for more inspiration, found in shipwrecks, mermaids, and real wonders underwater. We'll find solace and healing watching the waves. Most of our class time will be spent on

The readings will be paired with a brief experiment to guide you into the prompt

: The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever

: Pre-constructed item (size varies +/- 1"(2

paired with optional short listening/watching assignments to open up a different way to summon/speak to our ghosts

tea or even your morning cereal while you write in the wild

Shane McCrae and Joy Harjo

We'll consider the ocean of possibilities available to us in writing poems inspired by many aspects of marine life

The nylon zip with the herringbone puller make for easy access to your supplies

We'll gather on Zoom for an evening of sharing our thoughts about the book

Put on your thinking cap

you may want to find one/buy one before we begin in order to deepen your enjoyment of our time together

let’s see what we can find in the dark