Write Vividly in Any Genre

Class Description

The act of writing is often a disembodied practice, and as a result, can weaken our ability to write vividly. Yet, as readers, we can all recall a piece of writing, screen work, or theatre that viscerally left a mark on us. In this trauma-informed, skilled based workshop, you will learn embodied writing techniques from a playwright and actor. Whether you are a fiction writer, a memoirist, or a screenwriter, incorporating these embodied writing techniques will create a more vivid reading/viewing experience for your audience. The workshop will include a light craft discussion, skill-based exercises, and generative writing prompts that allow you to put the embodied methods into practice. We will focus on how to fully connect with our characters, settings, and the behavior of conflict, therefore equipping you with the skills to mine all of the senses on the page and stage.

Open to all levels and most genres such as fiction, memoir, personal essay, screenwriting, and playwriting.

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.

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