Class Description

It’s time to write yourself into a discovery you never imagined. In this class, we will use stimulating prompts—snippets of poems, images and objects, lists, word play, and sensory exploration—to jumpstart deliciously lyrical new work. Plan on spending two glorious weekend mornings just for you, diving deep into unknown territory. We’ll write, share work, give supportive feedback, drop in a wee bit of craft discussion, and write some more. This class is for writers at all levels who wish to explore stories through the lens of memoir, creative nonfiction, and speculative nonfiction—a personal favorite which blends factual writing with speculation and imagination. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: MIRA BARTÓK is the author/illustrator of The Memory Palace, a New York Times bestselling memoir and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography. Her writing for adults has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, noted in The Best American Essays series and has appeared in numerous literary journals, magazines and anthologies. WHAT STUDENTS SAY: "I’ve taken [classes] with Mira Bartok twice, and keep getting inspiration that improves my writing." - Herta "Getting a fresh perspective, engaging prompts, and a supporting group helped inspire and encourage my work." - Brenden B.