IWWG Intergenerational Writing
November 16th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Welcome & Introduction
10:30 AM – 11:45 PM: Workshop Options
Poem Renovation for Schools with Kelly de La Rocha
The focus of this workshop will be reworking literature snippets on a digital canvas in a fun, rule-free format that promotes literacy, creativity and social emotional learning. Participants will learn a fresh strategy for teaching poetry and creative writing that sparks self-expression and a sense of accomplishment. All writers are welcome to come play with this online tool that prompts creative word pairings and provides daily inspiration.
Creative Nonfiction: Writing About Home with Eve Kerrigan and Diana Champa
Home is an important element in our storytelling. Thinking about one’s home prompts the kinds of emotions that make great storytelling: comfort, sadness, nostalgia, anger, love. In the two hour workshop we will use home and the idea of home to generate scenes or story ideas. While the workshop is nonfiction these exercises can be applied to any genre.
Writing Sprint: Opt for some quiet time and respond to writing prompts.
11:45 PM – 12:45 PM:Lunch & Networking
12:45-2:00 PM Workshop Options
Flash Fiction with Kathryn Kulpa
Flash fiction has a lot to say, but it does it without a lot of words.Flash and micro fiction tell a complete story in just 1000 words—sometimes in 100 words or less. In this brief intensive workshop, we will look at examples of amazing flash fiction by some of today’s masters of the form, including Kathy Fish, Sarah Freligh, and George Saunders. We’ll practice using powerful images, poetic techniques, suggestion, and compression to make the shortest stories sing. Includes in-class writing exercises and a reading list to take home
Thrilling and Terrifying! Reading Your Writing for an Audience with Kate Lohman and Patricia Tully-Hawkridge
Many Writers yearn to share their writing with an audience. Reading your work aloud is soexciting – and so scary! This mini-workshop has two steps: First, you’ll write from a prompt to create a memoir story, then use that material to practice techniques for effective oral communication. In a supportive and positive environment, you’ll get individual coaching to help you feel more confident and comfortable reading your work for an audience.
Writing Sprint: Opt for some quiet time and respond to writing prompts.
