I was born in San luis Obispo and rerooted here 14 years ago. I have some fierce plans for the future of poetry in our beautiful County. Therefore, it would be my utmost honor to receive your nomination for SLO County Poet Laureate. This will be a lot of fun and involve a lot of people; anyone who wants to pitch in with some great new hands-on creative projects.
Here is my open letter to the SLO County Arts Council. My work and publications are here. Books here.
I am a passionate and creative writer with a deep love for the Central Coast of California. I have been writing poetry for over 40 years, and my work has been published in both literary journals and online publications. I am also an active member of the local arts community, and I have served as a judge for several poetry competitions.
I believe that the role of the Poet Laureate is to promote poetry and literature in our community. I would use my position to:
- Host poetry readings and workshops throughout the county.
- Create a website and social media presence to promote poetry in SLO County.
- Work with local schools and libraries to develop poetry programs for children and young adults.
- Mentor aspiring poets.
- Represent SLO County at poetry events and festivals around the state.
I am committed to using my skills and experience to make poetry accessible to everyone in SLO County. I believe that poetry is a powerful tool for communication, and I am passionate about sharing the joy of poetry with others.
I would be a great SLO County Poet Laureate because I am:
- A passionate and creative writer
- Experienced in promoting poetry and literature
- Committed to making poetry accessible to everyone
- A strong advocate for the arts
I am confident that I can make a positive impact on the SLO County arts community. It would be my privilege to serve as your Poet Laureate.
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