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Writing Your Truth: A Poetry Workshop – with Truth Thomas

  • 28 Sep 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Wicomico County Public Library

LIVE!   In-Person!
Saturday, September 28th
from 1:00-3:00pm

at the Wicomico County Public Library
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Room 8
122 S. Division St.
Salisbury, MD 21801


Join us for a dynamic poetry workshop, "Writing Your Truth," open to writers of all levels. Dive into the art of authentic expression at the main branch of the Salisbury library from 1-3 PM EST. Discover the essence of poetic craft, explore diverse genres, including the Skinny poetry form. Also learn practical methods to overcome possible “writing blocks,” through engaging writing prompts. Afterward, step into Unity Square across the street for an invigorating open mic session from 3:30-5:00 PM, that will be as sweet as Smith Island Cake. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a beginner, this workshop promises a supportive environment to nurture your voice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to write from your heart and share your journey with fellow poets. No prior experience required--just bring your passion and a desire to write your truth.

This event is free and open to the public!

REGISTER HERE

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TRUTH THOMAS is a singer-songwriter, poet, and photographer, born in Knoxville, Tennessee and raised in Washington, DC (the Capitol recording artist once known as Glenn Edward Thomas). He is the founder of Cherry Castle Publishing and studied creative writing at Howard University under Dr. Tony Medina. Thomas earned his MFA in poetry at New England College. His collections include Party of Black, A Day of Presence, Bottle of Life, Speak Water, winner of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry and My TV is Not the Boss of Me, (a children's book, by Cory Thomas). He is a former Writer-in-Residence for the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) and the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Howard County, Maryland. His poems have appeared in over 150 publications, including The 100 Best African American Poems (edited by Nikki Giovanni) and This Is the Honey (edited by Kwame Alexander). He is the creator of the Skinny poetry form and Editor-in-Chief of The Skinny Poetry Journal.


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