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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

  • Monthly Writing Night
    Monthly Writing Night
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 04
    Smokey 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!
  • Monthly Critique Group
    Monthly Critique Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 15
    Smokey 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.
  • Monthly Writing Night
    Monthly Writing Night
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 01
    Smokey 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!
  • Monthly Critique Group
    Monthly Critique Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 19
    Smokey 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.
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