WDtS Mattapan: Everything Nobody Told Me About the Novel Part 1

Class Description

This class is free and you do not need to pay or apply for a scholarship. Instead, to join this class fill out this form. DO NOT use any of the other buttons or links to apply to this class.

Nobody ever told me that, sometimes, when writing a novel, you forget to eat. Or, sometimes, when writing a novel, your brain does its best work when there isn’t a keyboard in front of you or a pen in your hand. And nobody told me that, sometimes, when writing a novel, the characters say, “Step aside, we’ll handle this.”

There is no blueprint for writing a novel. But in Everything Nobody Told Me about the Novel, we’ll spend eight weeks (split into a part one and a part two) exploring the process of writing a novel from characters, to arc, to dialogue, to being able to apply these skills to other writing mediums. And, perhaps most importantly, we’ll enjoy an online writing community, examining the craft as it applies to our individual journeys as scribes, whether you’re trying to put down the first words of your outline or are editing your third draft.

Part I: Tuesday, Jan. 26 to Feb. 16, 1:45pm-3:30pm | Part II: Thursday, March 4 to March 25, 1:45pm-3:30pm

Who Should Register?

Write Down the Street has a special focus on making the creative writing workshop more accessible to those who face challenges due to cost, language skills, lack of access to transportation, and other barriers. We believe that all voices must be spotlighted with the range and fullness they deserve.

These programs are offered tuition-free thanks to the support of generous donors who are committed to our mission of ensuring all voices are heard.

About GrubStreet Remote Classes

GrubStreet will be hosting all of our classes remotely from now through the end of the summer. We’ve decided as a staff that the best thing we can do for our community is to follow the advice of public health experts and participate in the social distancing that’s recommended to help slow the spread of disease. You will be able to participate in class via Zoom videoconference from wherever you’re most comfortable. All you’ll need is a laptop or a phone! You’ll receive an email from your instructor on the day your class is scheduled with a link to join the class meeting via Zoom–no need to download anything or sign up for Zoom in advance! If you have questions about remote learning, please feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.

For a glimpse at how remote learning works, look no further than the deep Zoom discussion of writing and literature below: