Wondering and Wandering: Writing the Personal Essay
SATURDAY, September 14
1-4:00 PM
Shakerag Alley Center for the Arts
How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, fears, desires, and curiosities? What tools can we use to transform the mundane into the transcendent?
In this class, we’ll dive into the rich and flexible realm of the personal essay, discussing pieces from Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Melissa Febos, deepening our understanding of writing craft through guided prompts and exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.
You'll leave this class with an understanding of the personal essay as a literary form and the beginning drafts of new pieces. You’ll gain a wealth of craft tools to help you shape the details of your life into essays, and you’ll also have the opportunity to share your writing aloud and receive positive feedback from the teaching artist and other students, all while connecting with a compassionate community of other writers.