DMPW at a glance
Below is an overview of our schedule of events. We welcome all kinds of poets to our workshop, and we hope to see you there!
Schedule
First Tuesdays
Smokey Row Coffee (DSM)
Open to all poets
Writing Night | This is a casual night for you to dedicate writing time in a space with other writers. We will also have some writing prompts at each writing night in case you want to play with new poem ideas!
Third Saturdays
Smokey Row Coffee (DSM)
Open to all poets
Critique Group | This is our monthly critique group/workshop. Members bring a maximum of 2 pages of poetry to share with the group. We ask members to come with the openness to give, receive, and discuss writing feedback with the group. See full critique group rules here.
Every Thursday
Smokey Row Coffee (DSM)
Currently full; Closed to new members
Manuscript Cohort | This is a weekly accountability group for poets working on a manuscript. The group alternates between writing nights and critique group nights.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSat, Dec 09Smokey Row - Des MoinesDec 09, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CSTSmokey Row - Des Moines, 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us at Smokey Row - Des Moines on the third Saturday of the month for our monthly critique group/workshop! Bring max of 2 pages of poetry, an eye for critiques, and an open mind.