Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the first year of law school.” You’ll work with writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]
read moreExplore the fundamental elements of poetry, through the reading and writing of poems. We'll read and discuss poems written by other people, then write poems of our own, with special attention to elements of line, image, and syntax. Students will learn how close readings of other poems may inspire their own work, and how they […]
read moreIn this generative and interactive workshop, students of multiple creative writing genres will engage with and practice creating “retold tales”—or stories inspired by and derived from existing myths, fairy tales, literature, and other similar sources. These will potentially include, but not be limited to, selections from Emma Donoghue's Kissing the Witch (1997); the short story […]
read moreThis workshop is for students who have some experience writing poetry and are looking to dig deeper into their writing practice. In this poetry workshop, we'll read published poems (written by contemporary and historical poets), and we'll use this work to inspire our own creative writing work. We'll write poems, and we'll spend time discussing […]
read moreWhether you're currently working on a literary project or trying to get inspiration, this generative workshop will serve as a gentle and fun way to push yourself creatively. Through prompts, mini-lectures, readings, supportive discussion, group members will work towards realizing their prose visions.
read moreThere have been queer poets as long as there has been poetry! In this class, we’ll read works from talented queer poets that explore topics such as identity, authenticity, finding your voice, and love. We’ll learn from the very best of poetry, and in discovering the poet’s voice, we will also discover our own.
read moreAre you looking for a creative way to process your childhood or recount memories? Look no further! This 4-week class will dive into childhood and early adulthood in the form of creative essays or short stories. We will include workshop time so students can receive feedback on their work as well as writing exercises to […]
read moreJoin us for a dynamic assortment of creative writing exercises with a holiday flair. Using a variety of seasonal prompts and objects, we’ll engage in multi-sensory writing exercises to explore the realm of memory and imagination, discovering new possibilities for generating images with the written word. Class time will focus on shared readings and active […]
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