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, Sep 21Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us at Smokey Row - Des Moines for our monthly critique group/workshop! Bring max of 2 pages of poetry (digital preferred), an eye for critiques, and an open mind.
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 08Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us for a monthly writing night! Bring some writing to work on or come prepared to write to a generative prompt. We'll hang out and write together!- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 19Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us at Smokey Row - Des Moines for our monthly critique group/workshop! Bring max of 2 pages of poetry (digital preferred), an eye for critiques, and an open mind.
- Multiple DatesTue, Nov 12Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Nov 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us for a monthly writing night! Bring some writing to work on or come prepared to write to a generative prompt. We'll hang out and write together!
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 23Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us at Smokey Row - Des Moines for our monthly critique group/workshop! Bring max of 2 pages of poetry (digital preferred), an eye for critiques, and an open mind.
- Multiple DatesTue, Dec 10Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Dec 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us for a monthly writing night! Bring some writing to work on or come prepared to write to a generative prompt. We'll hang out and write together!
- Multiple DatesSat, Dec 14Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSmokey Row Coffee (Des Moines), 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USAJoin us at Smokey Row - Des Moines for our monthly critique group/workshop! Bring max of 2 pages of poetry (digital preferred), an eye for critiques, and an open mind.