Writers master professional poetry craft through MFA-level mentorship and community.
Sustenance
Sustenance offers a comprehensive and professional digital environment for writers who are dedicated to mastering the art of poetry through a rigorous year-long commitment. Members participate in a highly structured ecosystem modeled after an MFA program that emphasizes the vital importance of consistent practice and peer accountability. The platform provides immediate and exclusive access to a robust library of video replays and monthly generative sessions specifically designed to unlock creative potential. Participants gain significant technical insights through live feedback sessions led by MFA-level professors and guest instruction from acclaimed visiting authors. By focusing on the essential connection between artistic integrity and...
Outcomes
- Master professional MFA-level techniques
- Publish work in acclaimed literary magazines
- Secure placement in competitive MFA programs
- Develop consistent and writing practices
What's included?
Visiting Author Sessions
Members participate in monthly live learning events led by acclaimed guest authors to master specific craft techniques.
Live Feedback Sessions
Participants receive personalized critiques on their work from resident professors twice each month during interactive live calls.
Generative Writing Sessions
This feature provides bi-monthly sessions designed to inspire new ideas and help writers produce original work regularly.
Who is this for?
- Serious writers seeking MFA-level poetry mentorship
- Poets aiming to publish in literary journals
- Creatives looking for a supportive writing community
About the creator
Joy Sullivan
Poet & Creative Consultant | Poetry & Narrative Craft Specialist
Joy Sullivan is an accomplished poet and creative consultant who transitioned from a successful career as an advertising executive to a full-time artist. She holds an MA in poetry from Miami University and has served as the poet-in-residence at the W...