Chapbook in a Day

Transform your poems into a cohesive collection

What could be more challenging than writing poems and revising them for months if not years and then letting them loose in the world? Assembling them into a chapbook that flows, arcs, holds together and tells a story, that’s what.

In this workshop, Terry Godbey, who once won two chapbook contests within 24 hours, will share her tips on chapbook publishing, contests and markets, and arranging poems to best advantage.

Each participant should bring two sets of their 18 to 20 best poems not already published in a book.

Everyone will leave with two chapbooks of their own work, with suggested titles, as well as a better understanding of how to order poems. If you’ve been wanting to take your poems to the next level, this is your chance.

Terry Godbey’s poetry collection Beauty Lessons won the 2009 Quercus Review Poetry Series Annual Book Award and will be published this fall. More than 100 of her poems have appeared in literary magazines such as Rattle, Poet Lore, CALYX Journal, Pearl, Rosebud, Crab Creek Review and The Florida Review. In 2006, her book Behind Every Door won Slipstream’s chapbook contest. She also won the 2008 Rita Dove Poetry Award and is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee.

Advance Registration Required • Space is Limited • Reserve Early

When: Sunday,  August 29, 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Community Clubhouse, Winter Park FL 32792 – Map and driving instructions
Fee: $65. – Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served

Workshop starts promptly. Please come up to 30 minutes early to network with other poets and settle in.

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Fast, secure online payment with a credit card

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Late registrants, please contact us to make sure space is available. Make your check payable to MAD about Words. (Sorry, we can only take credit card payments online.) Please include your full name, address, phone number and email address. Mail your information and payment to MAD about Words, P.O. Box 5057, Winter Park FL 32793-5057

Terms of Registration: You must be age 18 or older to participate. Special offers and discounts cannot be combined. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations unless we receive your written refund request one week before the workshop date. Fees for  returned checks and cancellations apply. If, at our discretion, the workshop is canceled, refunds will be issued. An email from MAD about Words will confirm your registration.