Interdisciplinary Arts 0281 - Building a Collection of Poems

In this workshop, designed for advanced students of poetry, we will study the organization of chapbooks and collections of poems. Each workshop member will respond to published collections, with an emphasis on 'first book' and small press publications. Students will also write, revise, and design their own chapbooks (15-25 pages); at least 15 pages of this work will be 'new writing' completed in the course of the semester. The collection/chapbook produced can reflect collaboration and hybrid forms. Workshop members are expected to submit work for peer feedback and to respond to peer work. Limited to 12 students, this course is designed for writers who have had at least one 200-level poetry workshop. Instructor permission is required: students must attend the first class meeting in order to be considered for enrollment. Prerequisite: Enrollment preference will be given to students who have completed at least one college-level poetry workshop.

Independent Work Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours per week in preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, responding to peers' work, constructing chapbooks, and may include research and required attendance at (or participation in) writing-related events.