Poem Meets Monster: Exploring the Monstrous in Poetry with Sean Glatch

✨ Event Description

This poetry workshop in Jersey City centers on the theme of the monstrous in poetry, led by Sean Glatch. You’ll work with writing prompts and try out generative poetry writing focused on exploring what monstrous means in creative writing. It’s a chance to dive into poetry with a specific twist, hosted by Jersey City Writers and supported by the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

The event happens at 157B, a venue that requires keycard entry, so plan to arrive on time or arrange how you’ll get inside. It runs from 5 to 7 PM on September 12, 2026, and it’s free to attend.

🔍 What to Expect

• 📝 Poetry workshop: Focus on writing poems about monstrous themes with guidance from Sean Glatch.
• 💡 Writing prompts: Exercises designed to spark creativity around the idea of monstrosity in poetry.
• 🖋️ Generative poetry writing: Try out techniques to produce new poems during the session.
• 📍 Jersey City events: The workshop takes place at 157B in Jersey City, NJ.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No cost to attend this creative writing workshop.
• 🔑 Keycard entry: The building requires keycard access, so arriving on time is important.
• 🎭 Queer and BIPOC poets: The event highlights diverse voices in the poetry community.
• 🎨 Arts and culture NJ: Supported by the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, tying it to local arts funding.