ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Weird. Gorgeous. Pretentious. Experimental fiction has been called all these things. Because it doesn’t follow the standard novel or short-story format, and its language and characters are in all ways unconstrained, there’s both a freedom and a responsibility inherent in experimental writing. Creating what’s never been created before requires lots of brain power, resourcefulness, and openness to new sources of inspiration (think palm-reading, bibliomancy, and found objects).

"The Weird, The Gorgeous, and the Pretentious" is a creative writing class meant for any experience level, from novice enthusiasts to published authors. All you need is a willingness to read, discuss, and try writing experimental stories. The class is not genre-specific (like sci-fi or magical realism only), but will transcend both genres and formats to highlight those works that don't fit traditional writing conventions. Can you imagine a novel with two storylines--one told in the body of the text, the second in the footnotes? A fairytale that continually dismembers and rebuilds itself? An anthropological/biomorphic study of vasectomy procedures? If you love (or think you might like) writing that breaks all the rules, join us on Saturday, July 15 for a journey through literary outcasts (or masterpieces, depending on your perspective).

Class will consist of lecture, discussion, and individual writing exercises, with a voluntary group critique component. Leave class with a broader understanding of just what 'telling a story' can mean. Gain a greater confidence in your own writing skills, and new tools to expand a previously limited definition of 'good' or 'interesting' writing.

Learn to:

• Use research to inform writing


• Play with layout


• Subvert established conventions


• Appreciate contemporary examples of 'weird' writing

We will take a break halfway through class. Class fee includes OJ, snacks, and all handouts.

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Sharp Noggin is a residential shop-home in the Mueller development. There is plenty of free street parking, or take bus #37.

What's the refund policy?

All ticket sales are final. However, if you can't make class for any reason, feel free to transfer the ticket's value to a friend. Simply email Jess at ciderspoon@gmail.com to let her know the name of the person attending in your stead.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope, we have a digital record of you!

What to Bring

Notebook and pen.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

OJ, snacks, and handouts.

Cancellation Policy

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