The flyer is coming . . . just a few wrinkles to iron out. In the meantime, here are some details about the June 12 Poetry Hickory. As always, Writers’ Night Out (this time Robert’s workshop) starts at 4:00, Open Mic at 5:30, and the featured writers after that. To register for the workshop, email me at asowens1@yahoo.com or call at 828-234-4266.
Workshop: How to Build an Audience for Your Poetry
Length: 1 Hour
Cost: $10
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2012
Limited to 16 Participants
Description: For poets, the craft should always come first. However, there usually comes a point at which many poets want to reach an audience and share their poetry. Robert Lee Brewer’s “How to Build an Audience for Your Poetry” workshop will focus on strategies poets can employ to build an audience around their poetry. The workshop will cover everything from submitting poems to using social media and blogging to connect with other poets and publishers.
Contact Scott Owens (828-234-4266
Robert Lee Brewer is Editor of the Writer’s Digest. He blogs, speaks, and writes about the business of writing and craft of poetry. He has been featured poet at the Houston Poetry Fest, AWP Conference, and other venues. He’s also a former Poet Laureate of the Blogosphere. Currently, his blog posts can be found at Poetic Asides and My Name Is Not Bob.
Tammy Foster Brewer is married to the poet Robert Lee Brewer, and is mom to 2 sons, 2 stepsons, and a daughter. She is also the author of two poetry chapbooks: Interchangeable Goddesses (Rose of Sharon Press) and No Glass Allowed (Verve Bath Press). She received her BA in English from Georgia State University. Tammy was born, raised, and still resides in Atlanta, where she works as a paralegal.
