The Kentucky State Poetry Society is proud to host the first in a three-part Poet Laureate Craft Talk Series featuring Kathleen Driskell, acclaimed poet, educator, and Kentucky’s current Poet Laureate.
Join us for Part One of this exciting series on
🗓️ Friday, August 9
🕚 11:00 AM (ET)
📍 Live via Zoom (Registration required—limited to 55 attendees)
As the author of several celebrated poetry collections and the Chair of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University, Kathleen brings a wealth of insight and generosity to every discussion about poetic craft. In this opening session, she’ll explore essential techniques and creative strategies to strengthen your writing, regardless of where you are in your journey.
This craft talk is part of a larger three-part series, exclusively hosted by KSPS, highlighting the wisdom and work of Kentucky’s newest Poet Laureate. Stay tuned for details on Part Two and Part Three—coming soon!
Spots are limited to 55 participants, so be sure to register early.
This event is free for all poetry lovers, but if you’re able, we invite you to support our programming through a suggested donation via PayPal. Every contribution helps KSPS bring meaningful opportunities like this to our community.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Kathleen’s work or discovering her for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Kentucky’s most powerful poetic voices.
📣 Coming up in the series: Future sessions with Kathleen will continue this fall and winter. Follow KSPS for upcoming dates and topics!
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