This class, for writers of all levels and genres, will rev up our writing practice with exercises designed to help us generate new material or build on existing work. Each week, we’ll find inspiration by focusing on one of four writing-friendly themes.
This session, we'll explore order, chaos, holding on, and letting go. We’ll read theme-related published pieces, keep a freewriting journal, and prepare some early drafts to share. Participants will also create individualized writing goals and discuss aspects of the writing process.
Note: The Writing Jump-Start series can be taken individually or together, in any order. Each part of the series has a similar format but covers different themes.
About Our Asynchronous Classes: We use an online platform called Wet Ink. This platform allows you to post comments and critiques directly to the authors’ works (for 8-week workshops). You can also view deadlines, track revisions, and watch video or listen to audio. At the end of the class, each student will receive an email that contains an archive of all their content and interactions. Everyone who participates in an online workshop will also become part of the ongoing Lighthouse community within Wet Ink, where you can share and receive exercises and calls for submissions. Stay in touch with your fellow students (if you like) via the Lighthouse community when the class has ended.
By the end of the day on the Monday that class begins, you’ll receive an invitation to join Wet Ink. There are no browser requirements, and Wet Ink is mobile-friendly.
If you have any questions about the technical requirements, please email info@lighthousewriters.org. Students are welcome to enroll up until the Friday of the starting week.
