The Poetry Academy
The Poetry Academy is for all poets, on all levels, to learn and experience the varieties of our craft in a relaxed, unconventional (unacademic) way. We offer workshops, events, and discussions with subjects rarely if ever considered traditional classes that are most relevant to the new re-inventing of poetry using online platforms. Whatever poetry you are into, the Academy is a place to expand your limits and understanding, get inspired, meet fellow poets and share your work.
Mark Fishbein
Chancellor of the Academy
The best definition I know of poetry came from my 8 year old grandson: “The art of language.” We who write and/or read poetry are a tribe, a cult, in modern times. And we are special; the unacknowledged legislators of the world. I love surrounding myself with this family, and welcome all to this art of language.
Sunayna Pal
Director of the Academy
Sunayna Pal was born and raised in Mumbai, India, now calls Maryland home. She has made her literary mark with her debut poetry book, Refugees in Their Own Country (B&W Fountain), which explores the Partition of India. Her evocative poetry graces the pages of numerous international journals and anthologies, museums, poetry festivals, and libraries, resonating with readers across the globe. Beyond her writing, Sunayna is dedicated to the practice of Heartfulness meditation. For a deeper insight into her work and journey, please visit sunaynapal.com.
The Poetry Academy 101
A signature poetry screen share workshop by MARK FISHBEIN
Mark Fishbein hosts his signature poetry screen share, where poets will sit in for a peer-to-peer critique method. It will enable creativity to flow from one poet to the next, as each poem is shown via screen share on zoom.
