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Georgina Marie Guardado

Georgina Marie Guardado

Lakeport
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Literary Arts

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  • Poet
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Focus
Performance & Reading, Publishing, Writing, Editing, Event Organizing, Teaching, Literary Criticism, Comparative Literature
Genres
Personal Narrative, Lyric Poetry, Narrative Poetry, Free Verse Poetry, Haiku, Experimental Poetry, Prose Poetry, Spoken Word, Health & Wellness, Personal Development, Art & Culture, Education, Social Justice, Business Writing, Advice, Opinion & Commentary, Promotional

Projects

Poetry Manuscript on Grief and Nature

A poetic exploration of grief and nature as its witness. Will also include poems on the topics of generational trauma, and love and longing.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Rooted in Poetry

Rooted in Poetry began as a collaborative project with a local news site to promote and publish original poetry within our rural communities of Lake County. It has expanded to include a radio show with a local network and a new podcast.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Lake County Poet Laureate Program

In March 2020, I was appointed as Lake County, California's 11th Poet Laureate. The role of a Poet Laureate is to represent and promote poetry and literacy within a community.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship

In June 2021, the Academy of American Poets awarded $1.1 Million to 23 Poets Laureate Across the country. I'm honored to be one of those 23.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Writings from Lake County Newsletter

New monthly newsletter sharing upcoming events, news, prompts, and more.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

WordSwell NonProfit & Journal

WordSwell, a nonprofit literary organization and journal, was founded by a group of Bay Area poets and writers brought together by Clive Matson, a Beat Generation direct expression lyric poet and creative writing teacher.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

On the Challenge of Writing: A Conversation on Self-Doubt

As writers we may often experience self-doubt, question the quality of our work, and even question whether we should share our work with others. This workshop was created for conversation and Q&A on the challenges of being a writer.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Tree Speak Poetry Chapbook

This chapbook, Tree Speak, is an expression of poems and experiences that came about through the observance and witnessing of nearby trees, how they are present and surrounding during emotional and introspective periods.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Finding the Roots of Water Poetry Chapbook

This chapbook, Finding the Roots of Water, is an exploration of living in a county devastated by fire, accepting vulnerability, and expressing the emotion of grief and loss.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Virtual Writers Circle

A virtual writing circle focused on positive feedback and inclusivity.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Poetry Chapbook Creations

As part of an annual chapbook exchange with the Broken Nose Collective, featuring 10-12 poets from various US states, I have created and handmade both of my poetry chapbooks, Finding the Roots of Water and Tree Speak. Both chapbooks feature original photography as well.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado

Shuffle 3-Part Manuscript Series

A three-part series for Shuffle members on workshopping your manuscript. Work with others and get feedback on your manuscript in progress.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado
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Overcoming Self-Doubt for Creatives

Join me for a two hour workshop (donation-based) on overcoming self-doubt for creatives. In this workshop we will take you through a journey of overcoming self-doubt in your creative process, whether you are a writer, artist or other creative professional.

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    Georgina Marie Guardado
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    Tess Bliven