Class Description
Writer’s block isn't merely a disconnect between the writer and the art but often the writer and their emotions. No matter when a writer takes a character or plot approach, their emotions fuels the narrative and characters. Being disconnected from self for the artist often reflects in being disconnected from the art. Speculative fiction offers a way to explore the depth of these emotions safely. It allows transparency and anonymity to exist in the same space. It's the metaphors and world building that allows for this. An investigator searching for a vindictive djinn could represent integrating your shadow side. A story about a statue could represent the trauma of losing a twin early in life. A tale about a medical professional who collects tongues could represent feeling silenced in everyday interactions. There were reading excerpts from authors like P. Djeli Clark, Suyi Davies, Sheree L Greer. Participants will be asked to pinpoint the emotions evoked and then there will be writing prompts to explore their own emotions. This will be great for all writers struggling with writer's block.
Class Format
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!
Scholarship Information
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!