Ignite your creative spark using the prompt of the abecedarian form, which works powerfully in both poetry and creative nonfiction.
In an “abecedarian,” consecutive lines, sentences, or paragraphs lead with consecutive letters of the alphabet, posing unique opportunities and challenges. We’ll look at examples and identify options for further reading, including book-length projects. Participants will experiment with designing their own abecedarian structures for poems and essays.
In-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Formal Play
- Structure
- Storytelling
Time Requirement
- No advance preparation required.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is open to writers at all skill levels working in creative nonfiction or poetry, and is ideal for those looking for a fun formal prompt.
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.