Writing is hard enough without the B.S.

At Poetry Friends Forever: A Teaching Poets Collaborative, we offer resources for poets to help you live your best creative life:
– generative workshops 
– craft reflections 
– advice and insights for navigating the literary world

Who We Are

Poetry Friends Forever is anti-gatekeeping in all its forms. We strive to break down the division between the ivory towers of literary education and the rest of us. We stand against the antiquated, pretentious traditions of academia, uplifting working class poets and offering resources hard-to-find outside of the university. 

Artists are often pandered to while being undervalued. Even within our own literary and writing communities, we’re asked to work for free; told to be grateful for inclusion; demeaned; told to fall in line with current power structures; etc. 

Our teaching poet collaborative emerged in response to the false idea that we can only access quality education, writerly development, and collectivity through the institutions of old, if at all. 

We asked: What if we formed a collective not based on serving a university’s or business’ goals, but helping each other? What if we were our own best resources as artists? What if we focused on identifying and implementing the most effective strategies for creative collaboration? 

We’re ready to fuck around and find out.

Poetry Education Services

Discover the key services that empower poets

Generative Workshops

Engage in hands-on sessions to spark creative ideas and refine your poetry skills.

Craft Reflections

Receive feedback and guidance on your craft, enhancing your writing techniques and style.

Literary Insights

Gain valuable insights into the literary world to navigate it confidently and effectively.

Community Engagement

Connect with a supportive community of poets, fostering creativity without boundaries.

Mission

A collaborative network of poets teaching outside of academia dedicated to expanding quality and accessible poetry-teaching and uplifting working class writers.  

How We’re Different 

  1. We believe poetry education should be accessible and student-driven. 


  2. We believe education is a symbiotic process rather than a master-student model. 


  3. We believe craft = intention, not a prescripted set of rules. 


  4. We believe that great poets don’t automatically make great teachers—but anyone can learn. 

Join our community of poets today

Our Unique Offerings

Discover the power of collaborative and inclusive poetry education

01.

Inclusive Community

We foster a welcoming space where poets from all backgrounds can thrive and collaborate.

02.

Empowerment Through Education

We provide resources and workshops that equip poets with the skills and confidence to navigate the literary world.

03.

Anti-Gatekeeping Advocates

We challenge traditional barriers in poetry, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.

Join Our Community

Connect with us to redefine poetry education

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