Class Description
Mental health issues are often branded "taboo" and, as writers, they can be some of the most vulnerable and challenging topics to write about. In this class, we'll dive headfirst into these treacherous waters and discuss strategies for crafting compelling, emotionally resonant nonfiction about mental health. We'll study works by Roxane Gay, Sarah Hepola, and more, and uncover ways to write "un-put-down-able" memoirs and personal essays that take readers to dark, human places. We'll also discuss strategies for self-care and "productive procrastination" so you can stay well during the writing process.
Through in-class writing prompts and craft lessons, you'll leave class with a toolbox of ways to write powerfully about even your most difficult stories.
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.