Creative Consultation

Service Description

Whether you're revising a poem, preparing for a performance, navigating publication, or developing an arts program, this one-on-one consultation offers focused time to discuss your work with a Poet House Senior Coach. Each session is tailored to your goals. During booking, you'll select the area you'd like to focus on. Poetry Feedback | Bring one or more poems for close reading, revision, and conversation about craft. Recommended for: -Individual poems -Chapbooks -Full-length manuscripts -MFA and graduate school portfolios -Competition poems Please submit writing samples at least 48 hours before your appointment. Performance Coaching Prepare for an open mic, feature, competition, recording, or other public performance. Sessions may address memorization, delivery, pacing, stage presence, audience engagement, and performance strategy. Publishing & Professional Practice Receive guidance on the professional aspects of a literary career, including submissions, manuscript preparation, artist statements, grant and residency applications, and creative entrepreneurship. Teaching Artist Support For artists developing workshops, residencies, or classroom curriculum. Sessions may focus on lesson planning, facilitation, community-engaged arts practices, and educational program design. Organizational Consulting Consultation for schools, libraries, nonprofits, museums, and arts organizations seeking support with spoken word programming, youth initiatives, event development, artist engagement, and community partnerships. Before Your Session After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for submitting materials and sharing any questions you'd like to discuss. Consultations are tailored to your goals, allowing your teaching artist to prepare in advance and make the most of your session.