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Live Generative Workshops on Writing Prose Poetry
WRITING PROSE POETRY with Lorette C. Luzajic
START DATE: Thursday, March 6, 2025
END DATE: Thursday, March 27, 2025
DURATION: 4 weeks
LOCATION: Live Zoom Classes and Email
MEETING TIME: Thursdays, 12 pm - 2 pm EST
FEEDBACK: Instructor Feedback on Two Drafts and Encouraging Workshop
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prose poetry is the black sheep of the poetry world, with many saying it is an oxymoron or that it doesn’t exist at all. This is no surprise, as its rise was an act of rebellion against the restrictions of formal poetry. Many writers find it liberating to create. Others are surprised at how writing poetry in the prose form improves their writing in general. In this class, we will read, write, submit, and explore prose poetry, briefly looking at its history, its greats, resources, and starting or continuing our own writing practice.
Format:
4 weeks for 120 minutes in person via Zoom each week: Thursdays, 12 pm - 2 pm EST. Dates: March 6, 13, 20, and 27. The class will include time for sharing in class and peer comments. The instructor will also offer feedback on two drafts of prose poetry via email.
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These workshops, with inspiring art prompts and educational descriptions by the brilliant artist and writer Lorette C. Luzajic, can be used like a secret remedy for letting the creative genie out of her bottle. ~ Meg Pokrass
I had never done an Ekphrastic workshop—in fact, had never heard of it before I met Lorette at a flash fiction conference. I joined a workshop out of curiosity and became an instant convert. The art chosen for the workshop was inspiring and the prompts Lorette gave us generated a lot of discussion and writing. There are so many things to love about these workshops from the joy of walking away with several great stories, or at least story ideas, to the excitement of learning about new artists. But the best part is the community—even as a newbie who had never been to one of these workshops before, I felt wholly welcomed by both Lorette and the other participants. ~ Finn Burnett
If you love learning about art and artists and if you love writing, Lorette's workshops are the perfect place to twine those loves together! Comfortable, educational and inspiring, these two enjoyable hours fly by. And like me, you may linger breathing in the riches of The Ekphrastic Review for your heart and soul. ~ Fran Turner
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WEEKS AT A GLANCE:
Week One: Introducing Prose Poetry
- What is prose poetry?
- Is prose poetry an oxymoron? The ongoing debate.
- A brief history of prose poetry.
- Reading and discussion of prose poems.
- Writing exercises.
- Assignment to complete and hand in draft from class work, with additional optional reading and writing homework.
Week Two: Elements of Prose Poetry
- Prose poetry forms.
- Elements of prose poetry: imagery, rhythm, rhyme, assonance, alliteration, syntax, narrative and more.
- Examples and discussion.
- Writing exercises.
- Assignment to complete and hand in draft from class work, with additional optional reading and writing homework.
Week Three: The Luminaries of Prose Poetry
- Who is writing prose poetry?
- Reading and discussion of prose poems by master authors.
- Writing exercises.
- Assignment to complete and hand in draft from class work, with additional optional reading and writing homework.
Week Four: Submitting and Publishing Prose Poetry
- How to submit prose poems for publication.
- Journals that publish prose poetry.
- Contests, resources, and books on craft.
- Assignment to complete and hand in draft from class work, with additional optional reading and writing homework.
Materials needed: Computer with Internet. Access to Zoom and email.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Lorette C. Luzajic is the founding editor of The Mackinaw, a new journal of prose poetry, as well as the nine-year-old flagship journal of ekphrasis, The Ekphrastic Review. Her academic background is in journalism, but her passions surround small forms of creative writing including prose poetry. Her own prose poetry has appeared in countless journals and anthologies, as well as in her books Pretty Time Machine, Winter in June, and The Neon Rosary. She frequently teaches creative writing online. She is also an award-winning visual artist with collectors in forty countries so far.
COST: $150, which includes four live Zoom classes, instructor feedback, peer workshopping, and discussions.
BUY NOW: Writing Prose Poetry with Lorette C. Luzajic (4 weeks, starting March 6, 2025) Limit: 20 students. Early registration is recommended.
Registration is closed. Please check here for our current schedule.
For Class Session Starting 3/6/2025
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Notes: Upon successful completion of payment, your name, email address, and contact info will be submitted to your instructor.
Questions? Email Marcia & Angela at:
classroom[at]wow-womenonwriting[dot]com
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