How We Write About Hard Things

2024

Jun 18

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is an intersectional feminist, poet, and teaching artist. She is host of The Poetry Lab Podcast and a 2023 artist grantee for the California Creative Corps. Danielle is the author of Makes the Daughter-in-Law Cry, winner of the Clockwise Chapbook Prize. Her poems have appeared in journals such as Hayden’s Ferry Review, Vinyl, Four Way Review, Transom, Connotation Press, and others. She is a proud co-founder of The Poetry Lab and currently serves as the organization’s Executive Director.

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Hey poet!

What are the essential ingredients you need to write about the hardest things in your life?

In this week’s episode of The Poetry Lab Podcast, Danielle draws from her experiences as a California Creative Corps grantee, creating a project based on her personal hardships.

What happens when a traumatic event becomes the focus of your art and career?

Listen in as Danielle shares three actionable steps that may help you navigate your most challenging subject matter.