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 The Watering Hole is a Non Profit Organization originally created by fellows of the Cave Canem South Workshops. These three-day workshops were hosted by Dr. Kwame Dawes, editor of Prairie Schooner. The sessions were led by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award winner; Patricia Smith, who was inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent, and Frank X Walker, co-founder of the Affrilachian Poets.

TWH unapologetically invests in pursuing the craft of poetry, learning about southern poets of color and poets who write about the South, providing affordable classes and retreats, swinging open the door for diverse forms of poetry, and pushing the bounds of a contemporary writing community.

In essence, TWH is a safe space for writers of color without regard for origin, age, gender, sexuality, varied abilities, or religion. In addition, we are equally a home for both written and spoken word artists–anyone who wants to grow in the craft.

We promote teamwork as an essential part of the writing practice and encourage community building, in place of business networking. ***To that end we provide a spam-free, solicitation-free online arena for conversations that are strictly about the writing process, craft, or industry. *** Our mission is to provide a space for active poets to build relationships and create community with each other. We come together in this collective to talk craft, share poems, advice, personal stories, and so on in an interpersonal ... view more »

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