📌COURSE | Writing Through Life's Transitions
2.5-hour, 3-day workshop with Dr. Aiesha Turman
Update: this class has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced soon.
Dates: May 1, 3, and 5
Duration: 2.5 Hours 7:30 PM - 10 PM ET (May 1 & 3); 12:30 PM - 3 PM ET (May 5)
Location: Online
Cost: $275
15 spaces available.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Details
Explore the art of using writing as a powerful tool to navigate significant life transitions. Led by an experienced educator and writer, this course will delve into crafting compelling narratives inspired by personal experiences. Participants will learn how to harness the power of storytelling to find healing, transformation, and strength during times of change.
What you will learn
Uncover and Shape Personal Histories: Participants will learn how to dig into their memories and experiences, using them as the foundation for crafting engaging and poignant memoirs that capture the essence of their life’s transitions.
Explore Self-Identity Through Writing: This course will guide attendees in reflecting on their identities, challenges, and growth, teaching them to weave these elements into compelling narratives that offer insights into their personal journeys.
Master the Art of Reflective Storytelling: Learners will gain expertise in articulating their life stories with depth and nuance, focusing on the craft of reflective storytelling to convey the emotional truth of their experiences.
Transform Personal Growth into Universal Themes: The course will explore how to elevate personal experiences into relatable stories that resonate with broader audiences, finding universal themes in individual journeys of change and resilience.
Cultivate a Supportive Writing Community: Through the process of sharing and feedback, participants will connect with fellow writers, fostering an environment of empathy and encouragement that enriches the memoir-writing journey.
Workshop takeaways
Your Personal Writing Toolkit: Step into the world of life writing with confidence, equipped with a comprehensive toolkit curated by Aiesha. This personalized collection includes inspiring prompts, a curated reading list of impactful memoirs, and expert guides on crafting your narratives. It’s your secret weapon for continued exploration and creativity.
Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to create up to 3 short drafts that focus on separate life transitions that they can complete at their leisure.
Be prepared to write with pen/paper for some exercises.
All Literary Liberation classes take place online and are accessible to students anywhere in the world.
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Aiesha Turman holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Union Institute & University, where she also received certificates in Creative Writing and Women’s and Gender Studies. Her dissertation, There’s Always Been an Afrofuture: Black Women’s Literature as Technology of Protest explores Afrofuturism’s Black feminist literary lineage beginning with the mid-19th century to the present. Dr. Turman is also a Reiki Master teacher and she co-wrote the curriculum for the Oscar-nominated and Peabody Award-winning documentary, Crip Camp, which can be viewed on Netflix. She currently teaches English at a public college in New York. You can find more information about and connect with her via her website aieshaturman.com.
Registration Details: Seats in this class are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All purchases are final and nonrefundable. Prior to the start of your class you’ll receive an invitation to access the virtual classroom.
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