Willa Schneberg will conduct the workshop “Developing Empathy Through Writing the Persona Poem”

Willa Schneberg will conduct the workshop “Developing Empathy Through Writing the Persona Poem”

How can we develop empathy toward others?

Join Willamette Willamette Writers Coast Chapter on April 19 at the Newport Public Library from 2-4 pm, as we explore the answer with our guest poet Willa Schneberg, who we’ve invited to celebrate National Poetry Month. She will conduct a generative writing workshop entitled: Developing Empathy Through Writing the Persona Poem.

The Persona Poem written in the voice of another person, real or imagined can bring empathy and compassion into the fore. Participants are encouraged to come with ideas for poems, essays, or character sketches of individuals they have a special interest in knowing. There will be time to share writing and discuss process.

This program is co-hosted by the Newport Public Library.