Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer - Remote!

Class Description

It can be hard to balance book babies with actual babies. How do creatives find the time and mental energy to continue artistic pursuits when parenting demands so much of both? How do we hold space in our lives for these dual identities of “writer” and “parent?"" One way is to use tools from each identity to inform the other. Using excerpts from other writer/parents as a springboard, we will talk about the challenges we face as parenting writers/writing parents and brainstorm fresh approaches to time management, staying inspired, re-aligning expectations, and being artistic role models for our kids.

This class aims to create a safe space for parents of all stripes to share their stories and start writing new ones. We completely understand if you need to attend to the needs of your children while attending the class. With that in mind, this class will be recorded (with permission from its students) to accommodate those who need to take more frequent breaks/step away during the class.

This class will be hosted using live Zoom meetings! You will be able to participate in class via Zoom videoconference from wherever you’re most comfortable. All you’ll need is a laptop or a phone! About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting via Zoom–no need to download anything or sign up for Zoom in advance! If you have questions about remote learning, please feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.

For a glimpse at how remote learning works, look no further than the deep Zoom discussion of writing and literature below:

Scholarship Information

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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