Join Missouri’s Poet Laureate, Maryfrances Wagner, from 10 a.m. to noon, April 2, for a writing workshop hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild. This free workshop will be held in person at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63131 and will also live-stream on Zoom.

Our speaker will present a three-part exercise using an object to provide direction in writing, whether literal or subconscious. The exercise provides multiple possibilities for writing. PLEASE NOTE: Participants need to have two objects handy for the workshop, things with no personal connection. So, not a special gift, photograph, or any item with personal attachment of any kind. This exercise can work for poetry or prose. Maryfrances will also discuss her role as poet laureate, her path to writing, and read a few poems.