Class Description
Lyricism and word choice aren’t just for poetry! When executed with intention, they can make all the difference in a piece of prose. In this 3-hour seminar, we will examine, through the medium of flash vignettes, the profound impact that economical word choices and lyrical sentences can have on a piece of writing. We will read exemplary works by published authors who successfully measure their words and incorporate lyricism into their prose. Students will generate a number of vignettes based on related writing prompts, and begin to hone those drafts using class feedback and personal reflection. This course is designed for writers of all levels and genres who want to generate new material and explore the flash form of storytelling through word choice and lyricism.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.