An Appetite for the Page with Sandra Beasley

with Sandra Beasley

November 16

1-4 p.m. Eastern

Google Meet

Sliding Scale

"First we eat, then we do everything else,” wrote M.F.K. Fisher. Fish sizzling in a pan, vegetables set to char, tang of vinegar or bite of spice; these are not just tastes, but poems waiting to happen. We’ll discuss the pitfalls and opportunities of writing poems about food—with consideration of economics, environmental concerns, and ethnic identity—while looking at canonical and contemporary models. This seminar includes associated craft techniques, generative prompts, and tips for placing your work.