T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land with Gregg Thompson
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesOne of the most iconic works of 20th century literature, T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land remains a widely discussed and studied text to this day. Across two afternoons, Gregg Thompson will lead a discussion regarding the poet behind the text, interpretations of what it offers readers, and the controversy surrounding the editing process that…
Egyptian Poetry with Joan Canby
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesThe poetic tradition in Egypt stretches back thousands of years, tracing the rise and fall of kingdoms, and the eternal rhythms of the life-sustaining river Nile. Join poet Joan Canby for a morning of reading and discussion centering the works of poets who have lived and written along its famous banks across the centuries. Joan…
Inner Moonlight – Maya Golden
The Wild Detectives 314 W 8th St, Dallas, TX, United StatesInner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series for the Wild Detectives! RSVP to meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday December 13th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. Don’t worry, podcast fans! We will record the live show and release it as a podcast…
Inner Moonlight – Lisa Huffaker
The Wild Detectives 314 W 8th St, Dallas, TX, United StatesInner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series for the Wild Detectives! RSVP to meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday January 10th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. Don’t worry, podcast fans! We will record the live show and release it as a podcast…
Lyceum Series: Crafting Lines, Shaping Spaces with Matthew Baker
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesWelcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you'll join us! "Crafting Lines, Shaping Spaces," led by Matthew Baker, will be the first workshop of the…
Robert Frost: A Guided Discussion With Gregg Thompson
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesA beloved icon of American poetry, Robert Frost composed some of the most recognizable works in the form. From "Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening" to "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and beyond, Frost's body of work spanned nearly 50 years. Join us for an afternoon discussion led by Gregg Thompson, drawing from material…
Canceled Haiku & Senryu With Joan Canby
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesMost of us are familiar with the Haiku poetic form–or at least we think we are. Haiku are 3 lined short poems about nature with a serious theme and have a Japanese kigo (seasonal word) or a kireji (a cutting word). Senryu are 3 lined short poems about the human condition, often humorous or cynical…
Writing From The Senses With Joe Milazzo
Full City Rooster 1810 S. Akard St. #100, TX, United StatesPowerful writing presents us with things to hear, see, touch, smell, and touch. In this workshop, participants will engage brief readings, discussion, and shared writing exercises, with a focus on: How to get in touch with our senses. How to translate sensory impressions into figurative language (or imagery). How to use imagery to make our writing…
Lyceum Series: Daniel DeVaughn – Writing Past Lives: Description At The Threshold
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesWelcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! “Writing Past Lives: Description At The Threshold,” led by Daniel DeVaughn, will be held on…
Write To Heal Veterans Workshop
The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United StatesThe Writer's Garret is calling all Veterans to participate in our "Write to Heal" writer's workshop. These twice monthly workshops are free for all U.S. Veterans and active duty military members. Regardless of what branch you served in, which era you wore the country's cloth in, whether you saw combat or maintained the liberties of…