W.W.A. Presents: "Growing Pains" workshop

Hey Writers!! Join us for our second meeting of the year this Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 1-3pm at Powered by Us studio. We will examine and write how love is taught in childhood and how it affects our adulthood.

Think about:

• What are ways you were shown love as a child?
• What were you taught about lying?
• Do the characters in my story have a similar childhood upbringing? How might it differ?
• How can I paint a picture through poetry to show children and/or adults exhibiting love or hindering love?

This year, Writers With Attitude creative writing workshop will explore and challenge our notions and experiences of love through the lens of bell hooks’ book, All About Love: New Visions. Through readings, discussions, and reflections, we will critically engage with hooks' insights on the complexities, ethics, and potentials of love in all forms of writing (poetry, fiction, non-fiction, essays and more). We will also read from other authors, engage in various texts and videos, that examine love in different ways in literature. Furthermore, we will host open mics and give many opportunities for writers to edit and share their writing in conjunction with our workshop. Our discussions will allow us to explore many themes in our writing, improve character development, challenge cultural and social commentary, and overall be a form of self discovery. At the end of the workshop, we will compile the members writing into our annual literary magazine, LUNA.

Mandatory reading: Chapters 2-3 of bell hooks, All About Love

Members will have access to a free digital copy of bell hooks', All About Love as well as other supplemental readings! If you're interested in joining us, learn more here: https://writerswithattitude.com/membership1

Limited seats available

21+

Light refreshments provided

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