Poetry Events in San Diego
La Jolla Library Poetry Group - Feb 20, 2025
The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written. It is a place for budding and experienced poets to come and share their writings with others.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - December 19, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - December 12, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - December 5, 2021
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice - December 5, 2024
“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time. We use 12 minutes. When you hear the prompt, write the first thing that comes to your mind and keep writing till the bell rings using these guidelines:
· Keep your hand moving.
· Don’t cross out.
· Lose control.
· Don’t think. Don’t get logical.
Writing practice is like an artist sketching in their sketchbook, except it is a writer sketching with words rather than an artist with a pencil. It is not about a finished work. That can come later but not during sketching. It is about learning your craft, about cutting through to first thoughts and discovering who you really are. Please bring a blank notebook and a comfortable pen. Hosted by Irene Grumman.
SDPF24: Pop-Up Poetry-Making Labs at Museum of Us (3 of 3)
Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., will lead three creative writing labs in the Hostile Terrain 94 exhibition. These writing labs are included with general admission, and visitors are invited to drop-in at any point during the labs to participate. All are welcome!
Pen to Paper Writing Group - November 21, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
SDPF24: Pop-Up Poetry-Making Labs at Museum of Us (2 of 3)
Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., will lead three creative writing labs in the Hostile Terrain 94 exhibition. These writing labs are included with general admission, and visitors are invited to drop-in at any point during the labs to participate. All are welcome!
Pen to Paper Writing Group - November 14, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
SDPF24: Pop-Up Poetry-Making Labs at Museum of Us (1 of 3) - CANCELED
Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., will lead three creative writing labs in the Hostile Terrain 94 exhibition. These writing labs are included with general admission, and visitors are invited to drop-in at any point during the labs to participate. All are welcome!
Pen to Paper Writing Group - November 7, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - October 31, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - October 24, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - October 17, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - October 10, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - October 3, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice - October 3, 2024
“Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time. We use 12 minutes. When you hear the prompt, write the first thing that comes to your mind and keep writing till the bell rings using these guidelines:
· Keep your hand moving.
· Don’t cross out.
· Lose control.
· Don’t think. Don’t get logical.
Writing practice is like an artist sketching in their sketchbook, except it is a writer sketching with words rather than an artist with a pencil. It is not about a finished work. That can come later but not during sketching. It is about learning your craft, about cutting through to first thoughts and discovering who you really are. Please bring a blank notebook and a comfortable pen. Hosted by Irene Grumman.
Pen to Paper Writing Group - September 26, 2024
Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’ll provide the writing exercises, time the sessions, then we’ll all share our stories. There’s no pressure to read and no critique.
Bring your creativity, sense of adventure, and pen & paper, (no laptops please). Free. Presented by San Diego Writers, Inc.
Emerging Poets of San Diego September 15, 2024
Emerging Poets, 3rd Sunday of the month, 1:30-3:00pm PT on Zoom
Join your host Mary F. Lenox for Emerging Poets of San Diego on the third Sunday every month, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm PT, via Zoom.
Poets and poetry lovers, join us to witness and uplift each other. Read one of your poems and receive supportive feedback from the group. This is not a poetry critique group, but an encouraging space for reading and sharing poetry.
If you’d like to attend:
1) RSVP by the Friday before the event, if possible, either through FB messenger or email: kellyrisingmoon@gmail.com
2) Email the poem you’d like to read at least two days prior to the event. The first 10 people who RSVP with a poem will get the chance to read.
We’ll send you the zoom link and a document with all the poems before the meeting.
Email: kellyrisingmoon@gmail.com or FB message
Mission Statement
EMERGING POETS OF SAN DIEGO
We unite and uplift each other through poetry. Our primary consideration is a safe and nurturing space to share our poems. We create this through deep, respectful listening and affirmative words.
This is not a critique group. It’s an antidote to the voices that tell us to change our writing, viewpoints and ourselves. We don’t suggest how writers edit their work, unless a poet asks specific questions.
Each attendee may read one or two poems and receive feedback. A supportive response is appreciated. We may share a line we enjoy, how the poem makes us feel, an insight we derived, another poem or memory it evokes, and the like.
We see listening as a sacred art. There’s no obligation to read or respond to a poem.
Our focus is poetry. We encourage each other to write in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. We aim to champion the poet, rather than achieve the perfect line.