Wondering and Wandering: Writing the Personal Essay
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
3:00-6:00PM CST
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
“Every person has within themselves the entire human condition.”
—Michel de Montaigne
How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools do writers use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at a wide variety of pieces from other writers, deepening our own craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work. In this three-hour class, you’ll:
Understand the personal essay as a literary form
Learn craft tools for shaping the details of your own life into an essay
Read and discuss personal essays from other writers to learn what makes them work
Harness your creativity and explore your life from new angles with guided writing prompts
Create fresh new work
Connect with a compassionate community of other writers
This workshop is open to adults 18+. Registration is limited to twelve students.
Sliding scale tuition:
$45 - if you’re making ends meet
$65 - if you’re financially stable
$85 - if you’re financially flourishing