Class Description
In this class, we will work on developing drafts for essays that deal with intimacies of our mortal bodies. Whether delving into the details of a personal illness or injury, exploring the impacts of a loved one's death, or uncovering aspects of one's sexuality, we will discuss how to handle such topics with sensitivity, wit and grace. We will start by going over short readings on relevant topics before venturing on our own projects in the class. Please bring one or two ideas--or better yet, a rough draft or outline--you would like to turn into a powerful personal essay.
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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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!