Speaking
Teaching, Lectures & Public Speaking
About her speaking
A prolific public speaker with the Ovation Agency, Dr. Darling lectures on contemporary literature, poetics, the publishing arts, and creative writing at universities and cultural institutions throughout Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Her workshops blend craft instruction with professional empowerment — helping writers at every stage navigate publication, funding, and career development.
Speaking topics
- Writerly Craft (Poetry, Hybrid & Nonfiction)
- Literary Citizenship & the Arts
- Professional Development & Empowerment in the Arts
- Navigating the Publishing Industry
- Collaborative & Experimental Poetics
- Grant Writing & Fellowship Applications
- The Publishing Industry: From Manuscript to Market
To book Dr. Darling for a keynote, workshop, or visiting writer engagement, please contact:
Jean Jay — The Ovation Agency
Ovation@OvationAgency.comComing up
2026 Lecture & Workshop Schedule
Selected venues
Where she has spoken
"This was the best agent/submission seminar I've been to while at Antioch."
"Your class was massively educational, well thought out, and inspirational. I have a completely different view of artist resources now and feel profoundly more enabled."
"Thank you for your astute commentary, for your supportive presence, for your encyclopedic knowledge of poetry — it is truly impressive."
"The instructor was amazing. She connected with students, incredibly well prepared and knowledgeable. I loved this class and I think a lot of it was due to Professor Darling's passion and dedication."