Poetry Writing Workshop

With Kelsey Bigelow

Join us for a poetry writing workshop with Poet Kelsey Bigelow.

Aspiring poets are welcome to join our poetry writing workshop led by poet Kelsey Bigelow! In this workshop, Kelsey will discuss the poetic techniques of Edgar Allen Poe, followed by writing time and prompts, and time to share writings. If you are interested in participating in our POE-try contest, this workshop will give you the space to craft your entry and learn from other poets!

Kelsey Bigelow, based in Des Moines, works as a mental health poet. She is the author of five poetry projects, including her book "Far From Broken." Her work is published with several small presses and journals. Kelsey is an Inspiring Women of Iowa honoree, Pushcart Prize nominee, a Button Poetry Video Contest Finalist, and a Central Avenue Poetry Prize finalist. Kelsey has worked with organizations like The Mayo Clinic, NAMI, Planned Parenthood, and more. She has shared the stage with poets like Ross Gay, Jane Wong, Donika Kelly, and more. Videos of her work can be found on Button Poetry, Every Word Poetry, and elsewhere. 

She's the founder of the Des Moines Poetry Workshop, the chair for the Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam, a teaching artist in the Des Moines community, the director for the BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam, a member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative, and more.

Funded by the Iowa Poetry Association and the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

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