Announcement: Opening(s) in Poets' Garage

2/3/2017

Happy Poetry Friday!

My post, today, is an announcement. There is at least one opening (maybe more) in The Poets’ Garage, an online workshop for children’s’poets, where I have been a member for nearly10 years. I have found it to be an invaluable resource for improving my poetry craft and knowledge. Check out our WEBSITE to get a better idea of who we are. We are seeking active members.

Here is the announcement from our leader:

Hello Poets,

Poets' Garage currently has an opening for membership. If you are already on our waiting list, you will receive an application shortly.

Poets' Garage is a children's poetry critique group which formed in 2005. We have our own private message board where we post and critique poetry.

The majority of our poetry is metrical but free verse and all forms are welcome. Our authors write poems for various ages from baby to young adult. We also will crit rhyming picture book text of up to 1000 words. Over the years, our members have sold countless poems and a number of rhyming picture books.

Our Requirements:

Members are to critique a minimum of TWO poems each month.

Members are to post a minimum of TWO poems for critique each quarter.

Members are expected to give about the same number of critiques as they receive.

If you think the Garage would be a good fit for you - we are looking for active members as opposed to members who may want to just do minimums - request an application from Bill at widepe@gmail.com. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing one or more of you in the Poet's Garage soon!

Many thanks to Penny Parker Klostermann for hosting!

14 Comments

Laura Shovan link

2/3/2017 10:30:44 am

Hi, B.J. This is exciting news! I know exactly who I'm going to send it to.

BJ Lee

2/3/2017 10:36:24 am

Good, Laura! Thank you!

Kay McGriff link

2/3/2017 11:36:06 am

It sounds like a great opportunity for the right person. I hope you find that person.

B.J. Lee

2/4/2017 06:06:25 am

Thanks Kay and thanks for stopping by!

Bill

2/3/2017 01:59:18 pm

Thanks for posting, BJ!

Anyone thinking of applying, send me an email. I'll be glad to answer any questions. Applications will not be accepted after Tuesday, February 7th. If you are unable to apply at this time, but would like to in the future, send me an email and I'll put you down on our waiting list.

B.J. Lee

2/4/2017 06:07:55 am

Hey Bill! Thanks for stopping by!

Brenda Harsham link

2/4/2017 05:50:44 am

Hi BJ,

How fabulous! That is very tempting. What a kind thing to open it to Poetry Friday. XOXO

B.J. Lee

2/4/2017 06:09:18 am

Hi Brenda! This is where the children's poets live, after all!

Mary Lee Hahn

2/5/2017 07:52:39 am

I'm sorely tempted, but I need to do some self-care and pass by this opportunity. Maybe another year...

B.J. Lee

2/5/2017 09:44:42 am

We would have loved to have you, Mary Lee! But, there will be other opportunities! :)

Linda Mitchell link

2/24/2017 05:22:38 pm

Now how did you know I've been on a "forms" binge?! I've been practically hunting and gathering forms like a black bear in the raspberries these past few months. I'm saving this post for when I can spend some time learning/reading and trying my pencil at spec. poetry. Thanks!

B.J. Lee

2/25/2017 01:39:48 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Linda! Have fun with spec poetry when you get the chance!

Doraine Bennett link

2/26/2017 03:41:24 pm

Congratulations on the award! I didn't know anything about speculative poetry. How interesting! Thanks for sharing.

B.J.Lee

3/1/2017 09:08:13 am

Thank you, Doraine! I appreciate you stopping by!

Author

I am a poet who writes for children and sometimes for adults. I live in Florida with my husband, speculative poet, Malcolm Deeley, and our toy poodle Bijoux. I have over 90 poems published or forthcoming in major anthologies and magazines, including "The Journal of Children's Literature". In 2014, I reached the Final Four in the March Madness Poetry Contest. I'm a member of The Poets' Garage and The SCBWI.