Teaching and Mentoring

Teaching Philosophy

I craft writing workshops that are living spaces welcoming of experimentation and play. But what’s at stake in this play is always part of the conversation.

Preserving and encouraging individual voices is crucial to my teaching practice, especially when students are investigating their own lives and memories.

Subjects

  • Poetry

  • Memoir

  • Essay

  • Assembling a Manuscript

  • Literary Publishing

Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College

Fine Arts Work Center Online

Brooklyn Poetry Studio

One-on-One Mentorships over Zoom

Testimonials

“Anything Tyler teaches, I am in—be it poetry, memoir, or lyrical essay. She provides the most engaging prompts, her lectures stimulate rich discussions, and her thoughtful feedback goes to the writing’s heart, setting the writer ready to move the poem or piece to the next level. In short, all of Tyler's workshops I have attended have been enriching beyond expectations.”

-Former Student

“Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring class. My main goal was to jumpstart my writing again and set the goal to complete my memoir and begin the publishing phase. This class was the push I was looking for and needed.”

-Former Student

“Tyler Mills exemplifies the best qualities in a teacher of poetry. She is a fountain of information about craft and innovation. She is an encourager, building her students confidence by highlighting their strengths. Beyond that, she is an astute editor that importantly, gives feedback that amplifies the poet’s unique voice. Her wise counsel about the business of poetry and getting published has been life changing for me.”

-Former Student

“I’ve really seen myself grow in terms of ability to produce self reflective pieces; things like focusing on carnal details, allowing myself to be vulnerable, and experimenting with dialogue has helped expand my writing tool kit.”

-Former Student