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Writers master professional poetry craft through MFA-level mentorship and community.

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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

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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...