{"product_id":"jericho-brown-poetry-writing-workshop-online","title":"Writing Jericho Brown — 8-Week Online Poetry Workshop with John Sibley Williams Starts Monday, October 4th, 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWriting Jericho Brown Poetry Workshop: Study \u0026amp; Write | Oct 2027 Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting Jericho Brown Writing Workshop: Reading and Writing Alongside a Pulitzer Prize Winner with John Sibley Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegins Monday, October 4, 2027\u003cbr\u003eThis is an 8-week asynchronous online poetry workshop via Wet Ink, with new lessons and assignments each week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: the class pauses the week of November 22 (Thanksgiving) and resumes Monday, November 29, for the final week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor John Sibley Williams is the author of nine poetry collections, including \u003cem\u003eScale Model of a Country at Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e (Cider Press Review Poetry Award), \u003cem\u003eThe Drowning House\u003c\/em\u003e (Elixir Press Poetry Award), \u003cem\u003eAs One Fire Consumes Another\u003c\/em\u003e (Orison Poetry Prize), \u003cem\u003eSkin Memory\u003c\/em\u003e (Backwaters Prize, University of Nebraska Press), \u003cem\u003eskycrape\u003c\/em\u003e (WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest), and \u003cem\u003eSummon\u003c\/em\u003e (JuxtaProse Chapbook Prize). His book \u003cem\u003eSky Burial: New \u0026amp; Selected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e is forthcoming in translation from the Portuguese press do lado esquerdo. A thirty-five-time Pushcart nominee, John serves as editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Inflectionist Review\u003c\/em\u003e and Poetry Editor at Kelson Books. Previous publishing credits include \u003cem\u003eBest American Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYale Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVerse Daily\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNorth American Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTriQuarterly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online poetry workshop is for poets and poetry lovers of all experience levels interested in diving deep into the rich, evocative work of one of America’s preeminent contemporary poets, Jericho Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJericho Brown is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e (Copper Canyon, 2019), for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, and the National Endowment for the Arts, and he is the winner of the Whiting Award. Brown’s first book, \u003cem\u003ePlease\u003c\/em\u003e (New Issues, 2008), won the American Book Award. His second book, \u003cem\u003eThe New Testament\u003c\/em\u003e (Copper Canyon, 2014), won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. His third collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e, won the Paterson Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His poems have appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Bennington Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ejubilat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New Republic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTIME\u003c\/em\u003e, and several volumes of \u003cem\u003eThe Best American Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the director of the Creative Writing Program and a professor at Emory University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis in-depth writing workshop delves into a robust number of Brown’s poems, including his themes, style, and perspective, often focusing on identity, politics, and what it really means to be human. Using a variety of approaches, from poem analysis to dismantling themes and voice to lectures, writing activities, and sharing, the course approaches Brown’s work from many angles and pushes poets to actively engage with his powerful themes while drafting their own Brown-inspired poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach week of this online writing class brings video lectures, written lessons, active online group discussion, and frequent writing prompts, along with an opportunity to draft a new poem that engages directly with Brown’s work, putting his lessons into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, students will draft one new poem each week (up to 200 words), sharing it with the group and the instructor in Wet Ink. Every submission receives written feedback from the instructor within 48 hours, along with peer feedback from classmates, giving you steady writing feedback across all eight teaching weeks of this creative writing course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReadings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReadings may include poems from Jericho Brown’s \u003cem\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e (Copper Canyon Press, 2019) and \u003cem\u003eThe New Testament\u003c\/em\u003e (Copper Canyon Press, 2014). Students are encouraged, but not required, to purchase and read both books. John Sibley Williams also provides an extensive workbook with samples, information, tips, and prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1 (begins October 4):\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction to Jericho Brown’s life, writing, and themes; study of some of his most popular poems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 (begins October 11):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of People in Brown’s work, part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 (begins October 18):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of People in Brown’s work, part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4 (begins October 25):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of Culture and Politics, part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5 (begins November 1):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of Culture and Politics, part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6 (begins November 8):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of Pain…and of God, part 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7 (begins November 15):\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme: The World of Pain…and of God, part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo class the week of November 22 — Thanksgiving break. Class resumes Monday, November 29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 8 (begins November 29):\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on students’ writing, poem discussions, and critiques; discussion of Brown’s books as separate entities with unique themes and approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy a robust selection of Jericho Brown’s poems, from his most popular work to his individual collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze Brown’s themes, style, voice, and perspective, including identity, politics, and what it means to be human\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore three worlds in his work: people; culture and politics; and pain and God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft eight new Brown-inspired poems, one each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive written instructor feedback within 48 hours on every submission, plus peer feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand Brown’s books as separate entities with unique themes and approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is asynchronous, meaning you complete the weekly assignments on your own schedule. There are no set meeting times to allow for greater participation; your cohort will consist of writers from different time zones, which allows for a wonderful diversity of voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with your weekly deadlines, there is plenty of interaction with the instructor and your peers within Wet Ink, our dedicated online classroom. Craft materials, lectures, reading assignments, and writing prompts are all available through the online classroom. Students also post work and provide and receive feedback in the online classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can finish the work as you see fit, week to week, which is perfect for any schedule. There are discussion questions each week inspired by the assigned readings and topics in the lecture notes. Students are encouraged to take these wherever they find most compelling and\/or useful. The instructor engages with these discussions throughout the week, and you will receive feedback on all assigned writing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW DOES WET INK WORK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet Ink was built and designed specifically for online writing classes. Wet Ink is private, easy to use, and very interactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuition is $545 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. 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