Unlike prose, sentences in poetry don’t run all the way to the end of the page. The poet chooses where the line ends. But why do they end where they do? This workshop will shed light on the sometimes mysterious world of poetic lineation. We’ll begin to examine the various (and really very cool) ways lines contribute to a poem’s rhythm, music, and even meaning through reading published work and experimenting with lines in our own writing. Participants will be invited, but not required, to share their original work. No prior knowledge of poetry or writing experience is required.