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“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by play.”

- Carl Jung

For a creative twist, some writers impose unique conditions on their work as they craft a piece. Instructor Kimberly Lee says, “Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham on a bet—that he couldn’t write an entire book using only 50 words. Or imagine trying this: Write about a trek through the desert without using the words ‘sand,’ ‘cactus,’ ‘water,’ ‘sun,’ and ‘heat.’” Challenging ourselves in this fun way can have an oddly liberating effect, leading to rich, resonant writing. 

In this generative class, we’ll look at examples by writers who use these techniques, then engage with inventive writing exercises, freeing our own imaginations. During class sessions, we’ll explore how constraints may inspire both poetry and prose. We’ll be surprised by the ideas that spring forth—and thrilled with the original results! 

The class will include a taste of SoulCollage®, an expressive arts method through which we’ll use creative constraints to make collages, then write in dynamic with the visual material using specified prompts. “Artistic ability is not required, but curiosity is celebrated,” says Kimberly.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their work with the group—if they choose—and receive positive, uplifting feedback.

Writers will leave the class with fresh, generative ways to approach their current and future projects, as well as several short pieces of writing that can be further refined or transformed into the beginnings of a larger work. 

*Please click on the "Class Prep" tab below to find out what to bring to class.

 

About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Classes

You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.

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Instructor

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Schedule
  1. Live Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 6:30pm-9:00pm
  2. Live Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 04, 6:30pm-9:00pm
  3. Live Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Class Prep

Kindly have the following items on hand:

  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • A 5×8-inch (approximate) piece of cardstock or cardboard
  • 3-4 magazines with images of people, animals, objects, and larger background settings or patterns (digital image will also work!)
  • Your favorite writing instruments
Reviews
  • Kimberly shared many ideas and techniques to push my creative writing in unexpected and delightful directions. I was inspired to write!

    Rani G.
  • Kimberly has a generous spirit that infused all we did. The prompts were spot on and never failed to move me in unexpected directions.

    David J.

Details

Start:
Wed, May 29 @ 1:30 am PDT
End:
Wed, June 12 @ 4:00 am PDT
Cost:
$205.00
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Organizer

Kimberly Lee
Email
KimberlyLee955@gmail.com

Venue

Online (SF Zoom)
Online
Live Remote Meetings, ZOOM
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Cancellation Policy

10 days or more before the start date for a class, the registrant will receive a credit minus a 10% fee OR a refund minus a 20% fee.

3-9 days before the start date for a class, the registrant will receive a credit minus a 20% fee OR a refund minus a 30% fee.

2 days or less before the start date for a class, the registrant will not receive a credit or a refund.

The Writing Salon cannot offer refunds, credits, or makeup sessions for classes a student might miss.

In the event of an emergency, we may consider a refund or credit, whether partial or full. We review these requests on a case-by-case basis, and we ask that you notify us as near as possible to the start date for the class.

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