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Mo’ Betta Love Poems: A masterclass with Danez Smith

When:

August 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Where:

Virtual

Source:

Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

There is no such thing as a fulfilled life that love doesn’t touch in some way. That magnitude is why so many of us find it difficult to write love well, without the threat of corniness peering over our shoulder as we sing for the muse. In this two-hour masterclass led by award-winning poet Danez Smith, participants will explore strategies for writing stronger, more intimate love poems — romantic and platonic, for individuals and communities — without sacrificing tension, rigor, or the sweet, so