The Modern Sonnet: 14 Lines To Your Bravest Voice

How much can you say in 14 lines? Historically, a lot! This workshop will dive deep into the modern sonnet form, highlighting how it strips the traditional sonnet down to its barest parts and opens up a wealth of possibilities for truth telling. During each session, we will engage with works of women writers who’ve perfected the modern sonnet and discuss how they infuse them with strong voices and breathe life into these poems. Attendees will be provided with prompts and dedicated writing time to practice the techniques we explore. Join us to discover how 14 lines can lead to your bravest voice!

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When: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

October 18, November 15, December 7

$25/session or $60 for all 3 sessions

Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Class Size: 15 participants

About the instructor:

Leticia Priebe Rocha is a poet, visual artist, and editor. She is the author of In Lieu of Heartbreak, This is Like (Bottlecap Press, 2024). Leticia earned her bachelor’s from Tufts University, where she was awarded the 2020 Academy of American Poets University & College Poetry Prize. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, she immigrated to Miami, FL at the age of 9 and currently resides in the Greater Boston area. Her work has been published in Salamander, Rattle, Pigeon Pages, and elsewhere. For more information, visit her website: leticiaprieberocha.com.