Get past the blank page with in-class exercises and supportive feedback!
In this generative fiction writing workshop, we’ll confront the blank page head-on. Our emphasis will be on writing new pages and creating a supportive, encouraging space in which to experiment with new directions in our writing practice. Participants will do in-class writing exercises, share from works-in-progress, read essays on the craft of writing, and examine published fiction from a writerly perspective. We’ll also discuss key craft issues like voice, setting, dialogue, and place, honing in on a different craft element each week. Participants will be invited to share a few pages of new writing each week for in-class discussion and feedback.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Writing Exercises
- Voice
- Character
- Revision
- Drafting strategies
Time requirements
- An hour or less to read participants’ pages and any published work
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is designed for writers of all levels looking to generate new pages, experiment with new material, or get over writers’ block.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.