Red Dirt Poetry is a grassroots organization dedicated to uplifting Oklahoma poets through education, community, and creative expression. Founded in the 1990s, it has grown and evolved alongside the state’s literary scene, collaborating with Literati Press and championing local voices. With a passion for raw, honest storytelling, Red Dirt Poetry creates a welcoming space where artists can share their truths, refine their craft, and leave a lasting impact on their communities.

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This month’s Red Dirt Writes takes place on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. at @literatipress in the Paseo. Kristen Grace will lead a free writing workshop on creative revision techniques. Bring your notebook & a writing utensil. 📓

From Meh to Magic! ✨

This workshop will showcase basic and creative revision techniques to transform your poems. Bring some of your poems in progress, or show up and use some poems provided! There will be time for writing at the workshop. 📝

Kristen is the author of the poetry collections Love Letters for Women, The Skull Tree, and Microchimeras, which is the first chapbook in the Fierce Mosaics Chapbook Series. She is the editor and founder of The Leaves Poetry Press. 🍃

Join us for our first annual Red Dirt Picnic! 🧺 🌞🌸Meet up at the pavilion at Edgemere Park located near NW 36th and Walker.

What to expect:
Delicious food. ✅
Great company. ✅
Poetry. ✅
Music. ✅
*Hopefully* fantastic hats. 🎩 👒 ✅

Hotdogs 🌭 and various sides 🥗will be provided, however if you have specific dietary restrictions or want to show off your culinary skill to your RD friends, bring a dish.

So join us on the 19th wearing your Sunday best! Bring poetry, musical instruments, outdoor games, pens and notebooks, and whatever else you want for a fun day at the park!

Good news! In the journey of editing, you don’t have to go it alone. We have your back! Join us on Saturday, April 4 from 1-3PM at @secondstorybooksokc

Bring 6 copies of a draft poem, and we’ll provide a safe space. You’ll get feedback on your writing from real folks, and maybe even make a friend or two. Can’t wait to see you!