The Write Stuff: Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop Lead by Charity Blackwell

The Write Stuff: Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop Lead by Charity Blackwell

Date and Time

May 20, 2025 5:45 pm

Location

14th & V

2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009

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The Write Stuff: Poetry & Spoken Word Workshop

Theme: Music and Metaphors

✍🏾 Write it. Speak it. Feel it. Own it. 🎀

πŸ“… Monday, May 20, 2025
⏰ Doors Open at 5:30 PM | Workshop: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM EDT
πŸ“ Busboys and Poets – 14th & V
πŸ“ 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

What does a line sound like when it hums? When it breaks like a chord? When it rises like dusk in the after-glow?

In this immersive workshop led by Charity Blackwell, we’ll explore the intersection of sound and sense, rhythm and metaphor β€” where poetry begins to echo the very structure of music. Inspired by the work of poets like Raymond Carver and guided by techniques such as internal rhyme, consonance, and lyrical pacing, this session invites writers to discover the music already inside their words.

🎼 What to Expect

βœ… Writing prompts inspired by music, memory, and metaphor
βœ… A deep dive into sound devices that give poetry its β€œinterior music”
βœ… Performance tips to find the rhythm in your delivery
βœ… Space to share and reflect on the power of sonic storytelling

Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned performer, this workshop will sharpen your ear, deepen your imagery, and give your lines a lyrical lift. Come ready to play with language and listen with intention.

🎟️ Spots are limited β€” secure yours now!

About Charity Blackwell

Charity Blackwell is a spoken word artist, educator, and culture-shaper whose workshops blend technical skill with emotional insight. As Chief of Culture & Arts at DC SCORES and Director of Poetry Events at Busboys and Poets, she helps artists and communities use poetry as a tool for expression, justice, and joy. Her work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, BBC News, and in The Washington Post.

🎢 "Whatever else poetry may be," Walter Pater once wrote, "it aspires to the condition of music." Join us and find your note.

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