The Poetry and Spoken Word Creative Writing Workshop will be held Thursday evenings beginning April 13th, from 6:00-8:00pm, and will run for 3 consecutive weeks. The cost is $75 for the series or $30 per class if you prefer to pay a la carte (if registering a la carte, please email intstructor directly for arrangements: info@derrickengoy.us). In this workshop you will discover and develop your voice in order to effectively articulate your life experiences in emotionally healthy ways through writing exercises focused on poetry, prose, and spoken word.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: DERRICK ENGOY
Derrick is a pastor, writer, and poet. He’s been writing and performing for more than 30 years. Derrick has four books in public circulation and is working on a brand new book scheduled for an October 2023 release. He's also on the leadership team of The Definitive Soap Box, the longest running poetry open mic in Long Beach. He currently serves on the pastoral team at Vintage Faith Culver City and is also working on opening up a coffee shop in the Los Angeles area. Derrick is also the founder and co-host of the “Breathe: Faith and Creativity” Podcast. When he’s not writing, Derrick loves spending time with his wife, Marissa, and three crazy/wonderful boys.
