Poetry in Practice: building a sustainable writing habit
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Information: When it comes to a writing practice, one of the most repeated pieces of advice is to develop a regular writing routine – but what does that mean for the poet? In “Poetry in Practice: building a sustainable writing habit,” we’ll spend the weekend answering this question together.
Participants will attend four workshops that will explore what it means to build a poetry practice. We will discuss the difference between honing your craft, finding and developing your voice, and building the supporting scaffolding for the creative life. We’ll read what established poets have to say about the topic, and, by the end of the retreat, everyone will have a draft for their own poetry practice. There will be generative activities and optional time for sharing. This retreat is a good fit for writers of all types, those new to poetry, and experienced poets looking to refresh their writing practice.
Details:
- Place: Rockvale Writers' Colony, 7020 Giles Hill Road, College Grove, TN 37046
- Time and Date: 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 6 to 10:30 am Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Cost: $450.00 PLUS TAX for a total of $511.88. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Balance of $211.88 is due by October 9, 2026.
- Includes: 2 nights in a private bedroom/bathroom suite, access to RWC common areas, gardens, and hiking trails, 5 meals, 4 workshops, an optional one-on-one meeting with facilitator, and community with other writers.