Telling stories is something that we all do. Storytelling is a wonderful way to think about who you are, what you have done, and what is next for you in your life. Think of it as an organized reflection on your life. Prompts and presentations will stimulate memories and, together, we will write and tell…

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth by joining this writing intensive dedicated to crafting one’s own spiritual memoir. Writing Your Spiritual Memoir is an unparalleled opportunity to delve deeply and unearth the profound experiences that shaped you and your spiritual beliefs, then weave them into a compelling written narrative. Our facilitators…

We’ll begin by looking at examples of different types of erasure poetry, including the work of Jen Bervin, who erases by lightening or sewing over text, and Sonja Johanson, who uses seeds, petals, and spices to cover text. We’ll discuss the relationship among erasure poetry, found poetry, and concepts like copyright, redaction, censorship, ignorance, and…

Learn the art of writing humor articles in this fun and interactive workshop. Using examples from McSweeney’s and The New Yorker, Richie will show you how to develop a premise, create jokes, deploy satire, and more. Participants will have a chance to write their own titles and workshop ideas while sharing a few laughs. Class meets in-person, Thursday,…