Aspiring poets are welcome to join our poe try writing workshop led by poet Kelsey Bigelow! In this workshop\, Kelsey will discuss the poetic techniques of Edgar Allen Poe\, followed by writi ng time and prompts\, and time to share writings. If you are interested in participating in our Poe-try contest\, this workshop will give you the sp ace to craft your entry and learn from other poets!
\nKelsey Bigelow \, based in Des Moines\, works as a mental health poet. She is the author of five poetry projects\, including her book "Far From Broken." Her work i s published with several small presses and journals. Kelsey is an Inspirin g Women of Iowa honoree\, Pushcart Prize nominee\, a Button Poetry Video C ontest Finalist\, and a Central Avenue Poetry Prize finalist. Kelsey has w orked with organizations like The Mayo Clinic\, NAMI\, Planned Parenthood\ , and more. She has shared the stage with poets like Ross Gay\, Jane Wong\ , Donika Kelly\, and more. Videos of her work can be found on Button Poetr y\, Every Word Poetry\, and elsewhere. \;
\nShe's the founder of the Des Moines Poetry Workshop\, the chair for the Iowa Poetry Associatio n Poetry Slam\, a teaching artist in the Des Moines community\, the direct or for the BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam\, a member of the Iowa Wr iters Collaborative\, and more.
\nFunded by the Iowa Poetry Associat ion and the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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