May 16th 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Baltimore Unity Hall (Open to All)
A conversation with poets from diverse backgrounds who will share their secrets to successfully making money with poetry and proving you don’t have to be a starving artist. Come listen, ask questions and be engaged as the panelists explore the pitfalls and successes of navigating the business of poetry.
Moderator: Lady Brion
Panelists: Hannah Sawyerr, Rafael Alvarez, Sarah Berger, Destinii Williams
Sara Berger is a classical singer, writer, and artist, and she has been the lead editor of Little Patuxent Review since 2023. She’s a graduate of Oberlin College and the Peabody Conservatory, and she most recently completed an MFA in creative writing and publishing arts at the University of Baltimore, where she has taught in the undergraduate writing program. Links to Sarah’s published writing, music, and jewelry made from discarded books can be found at sarahbergersoprano.com and orangesloth.com, and on Instagram @OrangeSlothArt.