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. Bring whatever you need or want to be writing. We also have some writing prompts available in case you want to play with new ideas! This is a come-and-go-as-you-need time, not a strict 2-hour schedule.
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 (digital preferred) 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, Aug 15Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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.
Wed, Aug 19Google MeetJoin founder Kelsey Bigelow for this virtual 1-day intensive on how "Formatting for the Page" Registration: $40.
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 01Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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!
Sun, Sep 06Google ClassroomEnroll in this virtual, 8-week course to join a manuscript cohort focused on building a collection of poems in a classroom-style setting.- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 19Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 06Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 10Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 03Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 07Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 01Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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 12Smokey Row Coffee (Des Moines)Join 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.