Workshops (self-paced)

Where stories become poems and poets find their rhythm.

At Quillkeepers Press, one of our guiding cornerstones has always been to empower writers through literary education. From the beginning, our mission has been not only to publish exceptional voices but to nurture them; to give every writer the tools and confidence to grow in their craft. Over time, this passion has evolved into many forms, and it has now found a home in our self-paced creative writing workshops.

The Narrative Poetry Workshop is the first in this series. A thoughtfully designed, step-by-step experience that guides authors from a short prose story to a fully realized narrative poem. Through three main lessons, three immersive activities, and five micro-exercises, each stage builds naturally upon the last, weaving story, rhythm, and imagery into poetic form.

Created with accessibility and clarity in mind, this workshop is designed for you to progress at your own pace, following a structured path that keeps you informed about what comes next. Every lesson is streamlined with a minimalist aesthetic for easy reading and printing convenience, so you can focus on your words, not the layout.

And because creativity doesn’t always come in straight lines, we’ve included mindful adult coloring elements throughout, perfect for the hands-on writer who likes to doodle, pause, and let inspiration flow between strokes.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have not only a finished narrative poem but also a deeper understanding of how story and verse intertwine. More than that, you’ll gain a repeatable system for transforming your own stories into poetry, again and again.

Write at your own rhythm. Learn at your own pace.

Create poetry that tells your story. That’s the Quillkeepers way.