INSTRUCTOR: Nick Almeida
TIME: Four Wednesdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $150 for members, $180 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Thursday, September 12. After Thursday, September 12: $180 for members, $210 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15
"A story usually grows organically–" Lydia Davis once said, " –driven by an inner necessity as well as a feeling of delight."
This four-week workshop is designed for writers who are captivated by the variety of ways a single story can grow organically. Each week, we will embark on a journey of reimagining and revising a single piece of flash in multiple ways. Through a series of dynamic writing exercises, you will explore different narrative techniques, perspectives, and styles to transform your original piece into new, compelling versions. This iterative process will deepen your understanding of editing and add to your storytelling toolkit.
In addition to our hands-on writing exercises, we will read and discuss both original and published flash in class. Analyzing a diverse range of works will provide insight into the craft and inspire your own revisions. The workshop will culminate in a salon-style reading, where you will have the opportunity to share your revised pieces with your peers in a supportive, celebratory environment. We will also hold a colloquium on publishing flash, offering valuable tips and resources for getting your work out into the world.
This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. This project is generously funded by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mid-America Arts Alliance.
This project is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.