Things to Remember When Planning a Literary Event
is a poet and professor from South Central Los Angeles. Her debut book of poetry, be/trouble (Writ Large Press), was listed as one of Bookriot’s “9 Poetry Books That Capture the Black Experience” and L.A. Taco Book Guide’s “32 L.A.-Centered Books” in 2020. Her work is, in many respects, a love letter to Los Angeles as even when the city isn’t formally mentioned, it is always present and we are always aware that Los Angeles offers as much grit as it does glamour. bridgette bianca has also performed in many places including the LA Times Festival of Books, House of Blues: Anaheim, The World Stage, Southern California Poetry Festival, LitFest in the Dena, and Beyond Baroque. Recently, she joined forces with poet, artist, and activist GusTavo Guerra Vasquez to form South Central Spits Fire, through which they curate literary events and lead poetry workshops in their community. When she is not sharing her poetry, she hosts two Instagram series, Young, Black, and Tenured, Too where she documents her experiences in higher education and We Be Readin! Wednesdays where she discusses her romance reading obsession!
Find her at bridgettebianca.com | 🎧 Listen to The Poetry Lab Podcast
Hey poet!
Every great literary event starts with a “why.”
Join bridgette as she shares a decade of hard-won lessons from the LA poetry scene, from curating unforgettable readings to keeping the mic open with intention.
Let’s talk about what it really takes to plan a lit event—vibes, budgets, and boundaries and all.
more episodes with bridgette
EPISODE 52 | Let’s talk about what it really takes to plan a lit event—vibes, budgets, and boundaries and all.
EPISODE 48 | Five powerful personal lessons from How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, edited by Jericho Brown.
EPISODE 45 | Practical tips for reading your work with confidence and clarity, along with heartfelt advice on how to connect with your voice and your audience on stage.
EPISODE 39 | What is the role of the writer when the world feels like it’s on fire? Join bridgette as she shares how she rediscovered her creative spark during challenging times.
EPISODE 34 | Learn the art of collage poetry, with a step-by-step guide through the process of creating your own.
EPISODE 30 | In this episode, bridgette bianca chooses one collection from each of the past five years and explains why you should know it.
EPISODE 28 | If the educational path calls to you, listen for bridgette's essential questions to ask yourself if you’ve gone (or are thinking about going) the MFA route and what to do if you want to teach.
Share this episode!
The Poetry Lab
The Poetry Lab is a place in your community to read, write, and collaborate. Now holding virtual workshops via Zoom. Everyone is welcome!