The Multiverse of Self: Embracing Our Infinite Identities (6 WEEKS)

🗓️ Dates: January 22 - February 26, 2025
⏳ Time: Wednesdays, 8-10 PM ET / 5-7 PM PT
📍 Location: Online via Zoom

In this 6-week generative workshop series, The Multiverse of Self: Embracing Our Infinite Identities, we’ll dive into the many layers that make you, you—from your beginnings to your dreams, your everyday life to the possibilities you’ve yet to imagine. Each week focuses on a different part of self, using poetry to ask questions, hold space, and honor the infinite versions of who you are. Whether you’re grounding yourself in the present, thinking about your future, or reflecting on what’s been lost, this series invites you to write it all out—together, in community.

🖋️✨ What to Expect:

✅ A Curated Workshop Packet Each Week
Each session’s packet is designed to deepen your exploration, including:

• Selected poems on the week’s theme

• Pre-writing guides and reflection prompts

• 5 writing prompts, so you can explore from multiple angles

✅ Building Community in a Safe, Supportive Space
Join other writers who, like you, are ready to embrace the richness of their identities in an encouraging, nonjudgmental environment.

✅ Accountability and dedicated time to write

✅ Guided Close Readings & Discussions
Gain new insights through guided close readings and lively discussions that delve into identity and self-expression, using tools that help you see yourself and your work in fresh ways.

✅ Access to Talicha J.’s Close Reading Guide
Use this guide to deepen your reading and analysis of each poem, allowing you to connect with your work on a more meaningful level.

✅ Dedicated (Optional) Time to Share and Reflect
Each session includes space for optional sharing—an opportunity to connect over your work, gain feedback, and witness your fellow writers’ journeys.

This series is for:

• Writers of all experience levels

• Those interested in exploring and embracing different aspects of self-identity

• Writers ready to experiment with new ways to generate material

• Those eager to create new work and expand their creative boundaries

• Writers looking to connect and grow within a welcoming online community

• Anyone seeking a dedicated space for writing, self-reflection, and rekindling creativity

💵 Workshop Fee: Launch Day Special & Early Bird Pricing

I offer tiered early bird pricing, with the lowest rate available on launch day only. My goal is to make this experience accessible while also covering the work and resources behind it. Choose the price that works best for you, and feel free to reach out if you need a bit more flexibility.

• Launch Day Special: $90 (Dec 11th only, 50% off full price)

• Earliest Bird Pricing: $120 (Dec 12th - Dec 31st)

• Early Bird Pricing: $150 (Jan 1st - Jan 15th)

• Standard Pricing: $180 (Dec 11th - Jan 22nd)

• Community Support Pricing: $200 (Dec 11th - Jan 22nd)

• Single Session Drop-in Pricing: $30 (Dec 11th - Jan 22nd) - If you choose to drop-in, I will connect with you via email to confirm the date you wish to attend.

At checkout, you can use Afterpay or Klarna to split the cost into manageable installments!

Scholarships also available for those with financial need, just email community@talichajpoetry.com for more information. I want you to join us!

Alternative payment option:

If you use this, please note it is for “workshop.”

Venmo: @talichajpoetry

Class Syllabus

Week One: The Multiverse of Self: Origins & Beginnings - Jan 22

• Go from wondering about your origins to seeing them on the page, creating a poem that captures and celebrates your many beginnings.

Week Two: The Multiverse of Self: Your Present Reality - Jan 29

• It’s easy to get caught up in routine but it’s time to start feeling grounded in the present, in this session we will read & creating poems that give new meaning to your daily life.

Week Three: The Multiverse of Self: The Ifs, Buts, and Maybes - Feb 5

• Curious about your unchosen paths? We will explore the versions of ourselves that could have been.

Week Four: The Multiverse of Self: Crafting Self with Borrowed Forms - Feb 12

• Go from searching for ways to be heard to finding unexpected self-expression, creating writing that makes you feel both seen and creatively recharged.

Week Five: The Multiverse of Self: Future Casting - Feb 19

• Uncertainty about the future is valid, but there is comfort in facing that knowledge by with the courage to imagine who you’ll become.

Week Six: The Multiverse of Self: What We’ve Lost - Feb 26

• In this workshop, you’ll move from feeling isolated in loss to finding solidarity and voice, with poems that capture both absence and resilience.

FAQ

Is this the same workshop series from Camp Write Start?

Yes, this is the same series, with a slight change—during Camp Write Start, it was a 4-week course. I've now expanded it to a 6-week series, adding two new sessions for an even richer experience.

What if something comes up and I miss a class?

No worries! All sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up on anything you miss and stay connected to the experience.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

If you need to cancel before the first class, you can request a refund (minus a $25 processing fee).

If class has already begun, you may request credit for the remaining value of the course.

Can I attend just one or a few sessions instead of the entire series?

Yes! While full participation offers a deeper dive into each aspect of self-exploration, you’re welcome to drop in for sessions that resonate most with you. Drop-ins are available for $30 per session.

Is this workshop accessible?

Yes! I strive to make this workshop as inclusive as possible. Closed captioning will be available during all live sessions, and recordings will be accompanied by full transcripts. Course materials will be shared via Notion, but a PDF version is also available upon request. If you have additional accessibility needs, please feel free to reach out.

What level of experience do I need to join?

This series is open to all levels! Whether you're new to poetry or have years of experience, this space is created for everyone to explore, write, and connect.

Will there be opportunities to share my writing?

Yes! Each session includes an optional sharing time. You’ll have a chance to read your work in a supportive space if you choose, but there’s no pressure to share if you’d prefer to keep your writing private.

How will I receive the recordings and other materials?

Recordings and weekly workshop packets will be sent via email, usually within 24 hours after each session.

Have a question not listed above? Please email info@talichajpoetry.com

Testimonials:

Talicha's Multiverse of Self workshop that centered on loss was deeply moving; it brought out threads of grief work that I hadn't yet put into words, with the most beautifully selected poems and prompts. It felt just right, in terms of timing and seeding of ideas, to get me writing. - Emily

I love attending Talicha's workshops. There's a sense of community in her spaces that feels comfortable, safe, and supportive. I've been to 2 workshops and I found them thoughtful, powerful, and profound. I've been introduced to many poems and poets I've never read before. Would highly recommend writing in this space! - Cara

Whether it’s sprints, a workshop, or a conversation about writing and business, I am always better for having spent time learning from and with Talicha. She puts so much heart and work into everything she offers, and her energy is so uplifting and invigorating. You need to be in her spaces, hear her words, and experience her teaching! - Priscilla