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601 W. STADIUM BLVDANN ARBOR, MI, 48103
Description:
Ages: 14 - Adult. Have you ever wanted to write your own poetry book? Or do you want a class that encourages you to write poetry on a weekly basis? Either way, this class helps you understand the basics of poetic writing. Through in-class examples and exercises, gain the confidence and practical skills to build a portfolio of poems that mean something to you. Topics covered include: poetic devices, rhyming schemes, modern poetry voice, and the right steps to publish a book. Per current AAPS and City of Ann Arbor policies, all participants and staff will need to wear masks while indoors. Instructor: Michael Alan Herman, has an MFA in writing from the University of Southern California and is an award-winning playwright and poet. 6 classes.
Biography:Michael Alan Herman is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter from St. Joseph, Michigan. Since his MFA in writing from the University of Southern California, his plays and films have been produced across the country in collaboration with Spotify, Elysium Bandini Studios, Roustabout Theatre Troupe, The Fountain Theatre, The Hollywood Fringe Festival, The Dandelion Theatre, Theatre NOVA, and Eastern Michigan University. Besides film and theatre, Michael has two literary publications (Contract Terror and Speechless), one comic book (Unlawful Good: An Anthology of Crime), and a flurry of podcasts through Parcast. Through these publications, he has come to believe there is no art more precious than collaboration.
