Do It Anyway: Removing Creative Blocks for Better Writing | 2 weeks
A 2-day workshop led by Keisha-Gaye Anderson
Dates: Saturdays, January 18 & 25
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM ET
Location: Online
Cost: $160 (sliding scale options below)
15 spaces available.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Overview
Writing is listening. Too often, we are blocked from our own creativity by our habits, beliefs, or other issues. We need to remember how to excavate the creative ideas that have been laying dormant or neglected and express them on this page. This can be overwhelming, but there are concrete steps we can take to be more aware of what we want to express. This workshop will teach techniques for receiving your poems and creating a path for your intelligence to shine through.
In our busy lives, we rarely make time to prioritize ourselves. After taking this workshop, students understand that writers block is really more like stumbling around a dark room without a flashlight. We need to shine a light on what prevents us from easy flow in self-expression and develop habits to navigate those challenges so that we understand the steps necessary to create the writing that truly reflects how we feel. Once these techniques become habit, it becomes easier to write regularly.
This will be a traditional writing workshop. I share examples of poetry and lecture on technique, and then students will write in class and share out for feedback from classmates and myself.
Takeaways
The fundamental elements of poetry
Various poetic forms and their utility for conveying different ideas
Techniques for listening to yourself so that you write like yourself and trust your innate talents
All Literary Liberation classes take place online and are accessible to students anywhere in the world. This workshop will be recorded for the convenience of those unable to attend live. The recorded session will be emailed to participants the following day.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
This class is offered on a sliding scale structure. We believe in making our workshops accessible while sustaining our work and community. Please read more about our sliding scale policy on our FAQ.
The rates for this workshop are as follows: Standard Price of $160; Supported Price of $112; Pay-it-Forward Price of $208. Limited Supported seats are available and offered on a first-come basis.
Registration Details: Seats in this class are limited and available on a first-come basis. All purchases are final and nonrefundable. Prior to the start of your class you’ll receive an invitation to access the virtual classroom. Be sure to submit payment and register via Zoom.
Scholarship List: There are two full scholarships available.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Keisha-Gaye Anderson is a Jamaican-born poet and visual artist. She is the author of the poetry collections Everything Is Necessary (Aquarius Press), the award-winning A Spell for Living, and Gathering the Waters (Jamii Publishing). Keisha is a past participant of VONA and Callaloo writing workshops, and was short listed for the Small Axe Literary award. She has been a Brooklyn Public Library Artist in Residence. Keisha holds an M.F.A. from The City College, CUNY.