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Meet Summer Creative Writing Academy Visiting Writer Cory "Bess Kepp" Cofer!

Cory "Besskepp" Cofer blends originality and rich heritage into his writings and performances.   Giving a classic face to his urban-inspired works, Cofer has a distinct gift for deconstructing the complex issues faced by many. An HBO Def Poet, member of two National Poetry Slam Teams and a Special Education Teacher, Cofer's other accomplishments include performing and conducting poetry workshops at colleges and universities 
nationally and having his Hip Hop Theater play, Homeless Beat-boxer featured at the Red Cat Theater at Disney Hall.  He is co-founder of A Mic & Dim Lights, a poetry reading in Pomona, Ca  in its 18th year.   
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Cory Cofer

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5 Questions for Cory Cofer

When did you first know you wanted to be a writer?
I first knew I wanted to be a writer at 10 years old when I stole my brother's raps and would rewrite them as if I wrote them.  I eventually began writing my own rhymes which evolved into poems.

Who are your writer/teacher influences?
My influence was Mr. Hamilton, my creative writing teacher when I was a junior in High School. The writing activities he would have us do were fun. The activities helped to broaden my scope on what to write about. 

What do you think the role of the writer is or should be in today's society?
The role of a writer should be to be honest and true to the craft, within given guidelines (if any), and also pushing limits. 

What are your suggestions for beginners who want to become writers?
Challenge yourself. Write when you do not feel like it. Journal often. Your writing is your story. Own it, celebrate, and when comfortable, share it.  

If you could meet and chill out with 1 writer, living or dead, who would that be and why?
Octavia Butler! She was a black woman who began writing science fiction in the 70s. I'd love to pick her brain on overcoming obstacles and blazing her own trail. (Editor Note: Octavia Butler is a PCC Alumna!)
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  • 2020 Summer Folio
  • About
  • Black Lives Matter
  • Feral Parrot : The Blog
  • Submissions
  • Awards & Prizes
    • Handley Award Winners
    • 2019 Inscape Editor's Prizes
  • PCC Inscape Instagram
  • STAFF 2020
    • Fall 2020 STAFF Q&A
    • Staff-FALL 2019
    • staff-SPRING 2019
    • Staff -FALL 2018
    • Staff-SPRING 2018
    • Staff -FALL 2017
  • Interviews
    • INT - Adrian Cepeda Poet of the Year 2019
    • INT-Visiting Writer Wendy Adamson FA2019
  • ONLINE ARCHIVE
    • 2020 February Folio
    • 2019 Fall Folio
    • Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos
    • Issue On-7 2019SPR Mental Health Companion >
      • Issue Intro
    • ISSUE ON-6 2018FA Frankenstein Companion
    • Issue On-5 - 2018Su
    • Issue On-4 2018FA Spirituality
    • Issue ON-3 2017FA
    • Issue On-2 2016SPR
    • Issue ON-1 2016FA
    • Folio 2 - Moon Moon 2019
    • Folio 1 - Vote - 2018
  • PRINT ARCHIVE
    • Fall 2018 Print Issue - Frankenstein TOC
    • Fall 2017 Print Issue - Manifesto TOC