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Workshop Description: In an age of excess opinions, how can writers craft “hot takes” that are more insightful than inflammatory? Led by poet, essayist, and advocacy journalist Donney Rose, this workshop explores the poetics and precision behind effective social commentary in the digital era. Participants will learn to fuse lyricism, lived experience, and research to create concise, thought-provoking posts that resonate beyond the algorithm. Participants will engage in guided writing prompts and case studies that demonstrate how a sharp social media take can become a pitch, a poem, or a published piece. By the end, participants will leave with strategies for turning online insights into sustainable creative and professional opportunities.
About the Teaching Artist: Donney Rose is a Baton Rouge native, New Orleans-based performance poet, teaching artist, and advocacy journalist. With over two decades on stages and in classrooms, Donney guides others in their creative journeys and brings nuanced perspectives through spoken word and other creative outlets. He’s a past Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, a 2022 Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award recipient in Literary Arts, and a member of the 2025–2026 Artist At Work (AAW) cohort.
Date: Monday, February 23rd at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
Location: Zoom
• Genre: Any/All
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: Not Required
• Workshopping Drafts: Optional
A note on cost:
The actual cost of the workshop is $45.
There are a select number of discounted spots available for those who cannot pay the full cost, and community caretaker spots are also available for those who would like to support those paying the discounted rate. To learn more about why we use a sliding scale, click here.
If you’re interested in a Season Pass, click here.
Workshop Description: In an age of excess opinions, how can writers craft “hot takes” that are more insightful than inflammatory? Led by poet, essayist, and advocacy journalist Donney Rose, this workshop explores the poetics and precision behind effective social commentary in the digital era. Participants will learn to fuse lyricism, lived experience, and research to create concise, thought-provoking posts that resonate beyond the algorithm. Participants will engage in guided writing prompts and case studies that demonstrate how a sharp social media take can become a pitch, a poem, or a published piece. By the end, participants will leave with strategies for turning online insights into sustainable creative and professional opportunities.
About the Teaching Artist: Donney Rose is a Baton Rouge native, New Orleans-based performance poet, teaching artist, and advocacy journalist. With over two decades on stages and in classrooms, Donney guides others in their creative journeys and brings nuanced perspectives through spoken word and other creative outlets. He’s a past Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, a 2022 Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award recipient in Literary Arts, and a member of the 2025–2026 Artist At Work (AAW) cohort.
Date: Monday, February 23rd at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
Location: Zoom
• Genre: Any/All
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: Not Required
• Workshopping Drafts: Optional
A note on cost:
The actual cost of the workshop is $45.
There are a select number of discounted spots available for those who cannot pay the full cost, and community caretaker spots are also available for those who would like to support those paying the discounted rate. To learn more about why we use a sliding scale, click here.
If you’re interested in a Season Pass, click here.