Flawed and Interesting Stories

Class Description

Does your brain turn into your harshest critic whenever you set pen to paper?

In this generative class, we will learn to circumvent unhelpful mental habits in order to write more interesting work, with less effort. The key is finding what works for you. We will sample a diverse set of writing exercises aimed at deep imagination. We will learn to notice the voices of our inner critics and recognize how they intrude upon the generative process. Finally, by getting out of our own way, we will discover truer, more resonant, and more inventive versions of the stories we wish to tell.

Charles D’Ambrosio used to say this about stories: “It will definitely be flawed. But will the flaws be interesting?”

Here is to flawed and interesting stories.

Class Format

This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.

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.

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