# carolyn z's dispatch

Carolyn Zaikowski is a widely-published fiction writer, poet, and essayist, a death doula, and the Poet Laureate of Easthampton, Massachusetts. Here she shares her latest musings, course offerings, and news. Learn more at www.carolynzaikowski.com.

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## [What we talk about when we talk about birds](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about)

_2026-08-15 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

writing in community, writing with birds

## [2 spots left in IN PERSON retreat this Saturday!](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/2-spots-left-in-in-person-retreat)

_2026-07-06_

Writing in solidarity and community

## [Bless the thin places & the ecotone](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/bless-the-thin-places-and-the-ecotone)

_2026-06-30_

Hey friends.

## [Cover our leaders in poems](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/cover-our-leaders-in-poems)

_2026-05-17_

Thought I’d stop by to share a poem I wrote (originally published here) that feels….

## [Communal creativity](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/communal-creativity)

_2026-05-03_

Hi everyone,

## [1 SPOT LEFT: Poetry/Hybrid Workshop That Won't Make You Feel Crappy!](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/1-spot-left-poetryhybrid-workshop)

_2026-04-15_

4/25 Spring Poetry Celebration in Easthampton, MA!

## [“If you are giving up on love today, it’s okay.”](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/if-you-are-giving-up-on-love-today)

_2026-04-04 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

i will love on your behalf

## [LAST CHANCE: 3/29 Collective Heartbreak writing & healing gathering](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/last-chance-329-sociopolitical-grief)

_2026-03-25 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Let's gathering to grieve, reflect, and remember our power

## [4/25 Spring Poetry Celebration & more!](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/425-spring-poetry-celebration-and)

_2026-03-15 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Save the date for this cosmic lineup of poets

## [Be Too Much](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/be-too-much)

_2026-03-04 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

The world is on fire, and still we try, because that’s the only thing we can do.

## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nXzuPHZoZC9O)

_2026-03-04 · **Sponsored**_

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## [NEW DATE: 3/29! Sociopolitical Grief: Writing Our Collective Heartbreak](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/new-date-329-sociopolitical-grief)

_2026-02-17 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Hi friends,

## [Sociopolitical Grief: Writing Our Collective Heartbreak](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/sociopolitical-grief-writing-our)

_2026-02-15 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Our collective grief can empower us

## [Solidarity: You, me, mice, writing](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/solidarity-you-me-mice-writing)

_2026-01-29 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Solidarity is the word

## [Last chance: Literary Journal Subs 101! Also, you are great.](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/last-chance-literary-journal-subs)

_2026-01-19 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Lit Journal Subs 101 THIS SUNDAY 1/25 on Zoom!

## [Stay with a sigh to see why you must](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/stay-with-a-sigh-to-see-why-you-must)

_2026-01-13 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Some things to stay for

## [Happy 3139 in Year of Our Lady of Discord!](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/happy-3139-in-year-of-our-lady-of)

_2025-12-30 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

Prickle-Prickle, The Aftermath 72, Year of Our Lady of Discord 3191

## [Hi! Very Large Bears, solstice retreat on 12/21, & 1/25 lit journal subs seminar](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/hi-very-large-bears-solstice-retreat)

_2025-12-16 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

December 2025

## [Exploring silent & silenced grief on 12/7: Last chance to register](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/exploring-silent-and-silenced-grief)

_2025-12-01 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

December 2025

## [Tacos, 11/22 action & art teach-in, classes, and more!](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/tacos-1122-action-and-art-teach-in)

_2025-11-18 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

November 2025

## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SXxu108xnx7I)

_2025-11-18 · **Sponsored**_

Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API.

## [Yes, You're a Real Writer retreat, writing disenfranchised grief, & more](https://carolynzzz.substack.com/p/yes-youre-a-real-writer-retreat-writing)

_2025-11-10 · Carolyn Zaikowski_

November 2025