Become an Unfold Writing Community member & experience year-round creative programming with down-to-earth writers just like you.
Your Membership Includes…
Become an Unfold member for year-round poetry and creative programming. With at least one signature workshop per quarter, there is no wrong time to invest in your writing practice. All memberships include:
Inclusion in worldwide community of tender-hearted weirdos*
(*poets)Access to our community mobile app (also available in browser) for group chat and workshop materials
Exclusive member mail each quarter, including writing activities, stickers, and more
Lifelong access to materials from workshops you participate in
Access to recorded workshops from past Unfold guest hosts, such as Guante, Noor Hindi, José Olivarez, Sierra DeMulder, and more.
Accountability for your personal writing goals
Plus access to every Unfold workshop, every quarter:
Spring Quarter
(March-May)
Unfold: 30 Days of Writing in Community
Pre-Unfold prep events
Poetry Book Club
Monthly Form Workshops
Member Movie Night
Summer Quarter
(June-August)
Refold: 6 Weeks of Editing in Community
Poetry Book Club
Monthly Form Workshops
Member Social Gathering
Fall Quarter
(September-November)
playBC: Alphabet-Themed Writing Workshop
Poetry Book Club
Monthly Form Workshops
Member Social Gathering
Winter Quarter
(December-February)
Poetry Book Club
Monthly Form Workshops
Annual Exclusive Merch
Member Gift Exchange
Choose the commitment that’s right for you.
$500
Quarterly Membership
Our most common membership
Access to three months of programming. 33% discount over individual workshop pricing on average.
Best
Value
$1800
Annual
Membership
For the poets
who want it all
Our best value! 41.67% discount over individual workshop pricing on average. 12.5% discount over quarterly pricing.
Varies
Individual
Workshops
Pay as you go!
Choose the workshops that fit your schedule and interests best, and skip the ones that don’t. On average, workshops range from $150-400.
New in 2026, our membership model is designed to ensure that you get the easiest possible access to all the programming your poet heart could ever desire. Instead of needing to remember to register every few weeks, join us as a quarterly or annual member and get access to everything that’s happening, at a much lower price than paying for individual workshops.
Not ready to commit to a membership? No worries! You can still register for any individual workshop.
Payment plans and scholarships may be available for quarterly memberships and individual workshops, depending on availability.
Why Become a Member?
Hear from the poets at the center of our community.
“Unfold as an experience is bigger and deeper than you can imagine when you enter it. Tristan creates a space that is non judgmental, welcoming, and encouraging. All of these elements will unlock a deeper level to your writing - you'll come away from this as a whole new poet!”
- Annalise
“Tristan is a skilled cultivator of spaces where creativity can flourish. Through Tristan's work in creating and hosting Unfold, I was able to grow in my writing practice and connect with other artists. I was truly amazed by the abundance of information provided by Unfold and I am very grateful for the opportunities Tristan created for the community!”
- Gia
“Unfold really drove home the fact that I thrive in community spaces when it comes to writing. I thought I'd lost my "mojo" so to speak because I hadn't been creating much on my own. Suddenly I realized I CAN be a person that writes daily in the right environment.”
- Talicha
“The community was SO welcoming and flexible. I didn't feel ashamed about not being able to attend every workshop, but I was always SO EXCITED to be at the ones I could. I always felt better, buzzing, to be gently pushed toward a fuller, more creative self in such an authentic and joyous crew that was so happy to be together. I loved the group chats, working with other writers with such various experiences and skillsets, and feeling so seen as I was.”
- Meggie
“Unfold is an inspiring, supportive, hilarious community of poets who will unlock creative potential you didn't know you had! Writing 30 poems in 30 days was not only easy in Unfold, it was an absolute pleasure. Tristan is a warm, wise, and accessible facilitator, and you'll be writing alongside the most talented, tender-hearted weirdos you've ever met. 100/10!”
- Lisa
“I had the best time in Unfold. The community is one of the kindest, most loving spaces I've been. Tristan is an amazing facilitator and I learned SO much about my own skills as a poet, and also about a TON of other poets while I was there. This is a great place for beginner poets, and more established writers... everyone will feel the love in this space!”
- Yoda
“I started Unfold with an empty notebook, a pen, and no idea what I was getting into. I ended Unfold with a full notebook, a family, and a full heart. Unfold gave us a safe space to show our hearts and bear witness to each other’s vulnerability. It provided an avenue to channel all the feelings and fears I had built up within me, and the support and love that I and so many others received was like a Thanksgiving meal after years of starvation.”
- Neecie
“With a vibrant community at the center of its beating heart, Unfold is a one-of-a-kind creative experience. I will always be thankful that I gave myself the valuable gift of learning and writing with Tristan and the safe, supportive, and fun poetry community she has built. I already can’t wait for next April!”
- Bri
“The energy of Unfold is like no other. The community support is as diverse as a web of constellations. Now that I’m settled more, I love writing with this group. The encouragement is so generous. The packets are so so good, so many museful ponderings. It’s rare for me to be in awe of so many people in one group, but everyone constantly blows me away with their authenticity and how they pay attention and tell us about it in poems.”
- Heidi
“The Unfold community is the jump off - it is where you start when you know you want to write and you gotta get around yourself. This is where you find your people to get you started and who cheer you on as you continue forward in your writing goals.”
- Diana
“Unfold offered a rare kind of magic: structure and soul in equal measure. Tristan Richards’ prompts cracked something open in me, and her affirming presence helped shape a brave, welcoming community that I’m so grateful to have been part of.”
- Dane
“Joining Unfold last year was the single best decision I've made for my writing career. I've gone to three of Tristan's 30/30 workshops now and I have produced my best work in this community. The structure and support is perfect to grow all levels of writer.”
- Christie
Unfold is such a welcoming community, that sees you and your writing for who you are, where you are. I had the privilege of joining Unfold in 2024, and it was a blessing to be held by the community as I suffered a devastating loss during the second week of April. Being seen and supported in my grief reminded me that there is power in being witnessed by a community, that there is beauty in this world worth holding onto, and that through it all, your words matter and are being heard. Unfold wraps you in community, providing support and encouragement and lifting you up so that you can show up to the page every day.
- Shannon
“Unfold is something I look forward to every year now. Every group and year is different but it is always filled with creativity and community.”
- Liz
“Signing up for a writing workshop is scary, but reading your poem at the end of an Unfold workshop is like hanging out with your own fan club.”
- Ruthie
“Tristan is a facilitator and coach who really shows how much empathy brings to the table. She takes care to get to know everyone who participates in her workshops, and she is thoughtful, approachable, and fun. Her prompts bring you closer to the work you’re studying and aid you into getting to know your own work better.”
- Ellora
Unfold was a great way to explore a variety of generative topics & meet other poets, it was a fun group & I learned a lot. I still felt included on the asynchronous track.
- Jessica