The Power of Writing from the Senses

INSTRUCTOR: Andreana Binder

TIME: Saturday, October 26, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST

PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Sunday, October 20. After Sunday, October 20: $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.

LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map) 

LEVEL: All levels

CAP: 15

Feeling stuck on an existing project? Feeling writer's block, or that you would love to write more, but you don’t know where to begin? In this workshop, we will explore writing with exercises inspired by one or more of the five senses: taste, scent, touch, sight, and sound. We’ll experiment with prompts based on fragrance, as well as visual and auditory prompts, to generate ideas for both new and ongoing projects. We’ll also explore how the senses are deeply linked with memory—for example, how scent can bring us back to a specific place, moment, or feeling—and how writing with the five senses helps us create concrete details that engage readers. Writers of all levels are welcome.

All you need to bring is a willingness to enjoy your writing experience and your favorite writing tools (paper and pen or laptop).

Host or Publisher Writespace