Ghost School: A Generative Workshop for ‘Haunted’ Writers

In 1876, Emily Dickinson wrote "Nature is a Haunted House – but Art – a House that tries to be haunted.” Brendan Constantine presents ‘Ghost School,' a generative workshop for 'haunted' writers! Join us for an afternoon of writing, discussion, games, and a few surprises as we confront the poem ‘that stays with you.’ All are welcome. Sufferers of ‘Writer’s Block’ strongly encouraged.

Brendan Constantine is a poet based in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in many standards, including Poetry, The Nation, Best American Poetry, and Poem a Day. His fifth collection, ‘The Opposites Game,’ is forthcoming from Red Hen Press in 2026. He teaches at the Windward School and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About Beyond Baroque

is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.

Ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the workshop, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.

Workshop attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our workshops, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, staff, fellow attendees, or performers.

Host or Publisher Beyond Baroque Literary | Arts Center