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A small cohort of 16 poets, meeting weekly to deepen their writing practice through feedback, craft, and 1:1 sessions with Danusha.Â
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5 months • Weekly group sessions (4/month) • 16 participants max • Led by Danusha Laméris
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Fee: $5,000 (payment plan available)
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Start Date: January ...
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Applications close on December 20th, 2025
About Danusha
Danusha LamĂ©ris, is a poet and essayist, raised in Northern California and born to a Dutch father and Barbadian mother.Â
A Pushcart Prize recipient and winner of the Northern California Book Award for her book Bonfire Opera. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Best American Poetry, The Sun Magazine, The American Scholar, and more.
She served as the 2018-2020 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, California. and was honored by the 2020 Lucille Clifton Legacy Award.Â
LamĂ©ris is currently on the faculty of Pacific University’s low residency MFA program. To find out more about her you can visit www.danushalameris.comÂ
Who is this program for?
- You’re committed to deepening your craft.
- You want regular feedback from Danusha and peers.
- You’re ready for accountability and a supportive circle.
- You completed an MFA and want extra support to take your writing to the next levelÂ
Weekly live sessions
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 Feedback from Danusha on your work every month
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 Peer community of 16 poets
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 Craft talks, generative prompts, and structured guidance..
Why it works:
 ✅ Intimate cohort size (just 16).
 ✅ Direct access to Danusha.
âś…Â Structured rotation for feedback (so everyone gets their turn).
âś…Â Supportive environment + accountability.
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Fee: $5,000 (note payment plan if you’ll offer one).
Commitment: 5 months, weekly sessions.
Important: No refunds once program begins
