Jen Hyde
Award-Winning Poet, Essayist, and Literary Collaborator.
Jen Hyde is an award-winning poet and essayist who helps authors, artists, and organizations bring bold, thoughtful writing into the world. Whether leading a workshop, consulting on a manuscript, or writing her own stories, Jen believes in the power of language to deepen our connections to ourselves and each other.
Jen’s essays have appeared in Longreads, The Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe. Her debut poetry collection, Hua Shi Hua (华诗画): Drawings and Poems from China was published by Ahsahta Press at Boise State University. She has spoken and taught at institutions and in communities across the country and around the world.
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In this debut collection, we have a lyrical quest for heritage, for language, and for poetry itself."
—Kimiko Hahn
…a pleasant message about finding identity in a more and more identityless world.
—Brandon Ryan Long
Services
I offer editorial consultations and creative writing workshops. Below are some ways we can work together:
1:1 Writing Consultations
I work with new writers to provide close reading, thoughtful feedback, and tailored guidance on next steps.
Workshops
I’ve designed and led workshops for universities, community writing groups, literary festivals, and nonprofits.
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