Craftopia: Taking Inspiration from Books on Writing

Description: In this class we'll read one craft book before each session. During class time, we'll discuss the book, and then work on exercises inspired by the content. As follow-up, students will expand on and refine their in-class work to turn in by the next class, and receive feedback from the instructor.

We'll be reading the following books:
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, by George Saunders
How I Write My Novels, by Haruki Murakami
The Writing Life, by Annie Dillard
Free Within Ourselves, by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Instructor: Mary Grimm has had two books published, Left to Themselves (novel) and Stealing Time (story collection). Her stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Antioch Review, and the Mississippi Review, as well as in a number of journals that publish flash fiction. Currently, she is working on an urban fantasy set in the flats area of a near-future, dystopian Cleveland.

---

Details: Craftopia: Taking Inspiration from Books on Writing takes place Saturdays October 14, 21, 28, and November 4 from 1-3 pm remotely online via Zoom.

Prerequisites: Any emerging level fiction/nonfiction/poetry writing course

Genre: Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry

Level: Intermediate

Format: Reading seminar with elements of generative workshops with in-class feedback.

Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.

Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).

Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by August 21.

Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.

Registration Fee

$120 - Non-Member Registration

$80 - Registration with Member Discount

I'd also like to help out other writers with a donation to the Word for Word Scholarship Fund. (This fund provides low- and limited-income writers in NE Ohio with access to our classes)

Contact Information - Required

Name

First Name

Last Name

Verify Email

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Voluntary Demographic Information

NEW: As part of our ongoing efforts to make programs and classes more inclusive and accessible, we are now collecting voluntary demographic information during the registration process. The following information is entirely voluntary and will remain anonymous. It will only be used in aggregate to assess and improve services and inclusive practices to ensure we are serving our entire community equitably. Thank you!

Age Range

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Gender Indentification

Household Income

Under $25,000

Between $25,000 and $34,999

Between $35,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

More than $100,000

Ethnicity/Race

(Select one or more)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White or Caucasian

Other

Have you served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?

Yes

Do you identify as appalachian?

Yes

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?

Yes

Ability

Invisible disability

Observable/physical disability

Typically Abled

Prefer not to say

Add 3% to my total amount to help cover the payment processing fees