Split This Rock

With heavy hearts, we share that Split This Rock must suspend its work for the time being. Your support can help us make this pause temporary. This is a rallying call to help us bridge a $68,750 funding gap. Read the full announcement & learn more: bit.ly/HelpSplitThisR…

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While we wish everyone could join us at DC Lit Fest, tickets are sold out. It's a joy to be a part of the literary scene in a city full of readers! Big gratitude to PEN/Faulkner Foundation, The Inner Loop, and the Goethe-Institut Washington for organizing the event.

Split This Rock staff are excited to represent the organization at two literary gatherings this month: AWP & DC Lit Fest! We look forward to meeting folks, sharing our work & soaking up the richness of our literary community. Check out the rest of the thread to learn more.

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Next week! SHAPING THE PULSE OF YOUR WORK, a virtual workshop where exploring revision as a path toward uncovering the hidden heartbeat of our poems. Led by Ra Avis on 2/25, 6:30-8 pm EST. Open to all levels. Take $10 off tickets with code NEWYEARNEWPOEMS: bit.ly/4pw3z0z

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Next week! WRITING THE MODERN FAIRY TALE, a virtual multi-genre workshop exploring an ancient storytelling mode rich with modern possibilities. Led by Khadijah Queen on 2/11, 6:30-8 pm EST. Open to all levels. Take $10 off tickets w/code NEWYEARNEWPOEMS: bit.ly/4aF7Gme

NEXT WEEK!

Join us for Sick & Disabled Showcase, a virtual poetry reading on February 5, 6:30-8 pm EST! Hosted by Kay Ulanday Barrett & featuring Arianna Monet, Ina Cariño, MT Vallarta, Amir McClam, Tala Khanmalek & Joselia Hughes. Tickets start at $5. Learn more: bit.ly/4aWQ4T1

Image Description: Abstract pastel blue & purple background with Split This Rock's logo at the top. Text reads "[Split This Rock] presents SICK & DISABLED SHOWCASE, a virtual poetry reading. Feb. 5, 6:30-8 pm EST. Tickets $5-20." Includes names of host & featured poets from post.

This event is made possible by the generosity of poets who offered to donate their time & talents. With their help & yours, Split This Rock can bridge a funding gap. Tickets for the Sick & Disabled Showcase support our ongoing fundraising efforts. Thank you for your support!

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Next week! UNRULY, UNGOVERNABLE, UNFATHOMABLE POETRY, a virtual workshop where we will unpack & rewrite the so-called “rules” of writing poems. Facilitated by Kyla-Yến Huỳnh Giffin on 1/22, 6:30-8 pm EST. Take $10 off tickets with code NEWYEARNEWPOEMS : bit.ly/44SLu4f

Kickstart 2026 with creativity at our virtual events! Celebrate the brilliance of sick & disabled poets at the Sick & Disabled Showcase, and sign up to explore fairy tales, what makes a poem, blues poetry & revision in inspiring workshops. Learn more: bit.ly/4i3UBEK

Next week! 100 YEARS AND THEN SOME—BLUES POETRY, a virtual writing workshop where we explore blues poetry through listening to music, reading lyrics/poems, and writing our own blues. Facilitated by Jorrell Watkins on 1/14, 6:30-8 pm EST. Register online: bit.ly/4a1WrnJ