Jen Hyde
Award Winning Poet, Essayist, and Literary Collaborator.
Helping People Shape the Stories Only They Can Tell.
Jen Hyde is an award-winning poet and essayist who works with authors, artists, and organizations to 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
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I offer editorial consultations, lead writing workshops, and speak to audiences about creativity, craft, and the writing life. Whether you're a writer seeking feedback, an organization curating a literary event, or a reader looking to support my work in meaningful ways—there’s a place for you here.
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I’ve designed and led workshops for universities, community writing groups, literary festivals, and nonprofits. My teaching draws from a decade of experience supporting writers across disciplines and learning styles.
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