Live Generative Workshops on Writing Prose Poetry

When I register for a Lorette-led workshop, invariably I discover that I'm needing this gifted writing teacher in my life to move off the dime. Lorette's brilliance is matched by her colorful Zoom presence replete with zany glasses and splashy original murals in the background. Lorette goes the extra miles to present material that is stimulating and thoughtful. She is generous and kind when giving feedback. So helpful as my inner critic stops me from sitting down to write on my own. Her prompts open me up to my inner life that sits patiently waiting for the chance to come out and play. Lorette's sense of humor and love of the silly moment makes class engaging. Take a chance, get off the fence and sign up for a workshop. You get a lot of bang for your buck with Lorette. You'll also meet like-minded writers to build community and shared purpose. ~ Karen O.

Having taken several of Lorette's workshops, and both her courses offered through WOW, I feel qualified to speak of her masterful teaching techniques. She brings every ounce of her own artisanship and passion for art right up to the podium and then exudes not just knowledge but a refreshing sense of wonder, amazement and enthusiasm for the content of her subject matter... She becomes a co-equal adventurer with those of us who follow her guidance. Thank you WOW for bringing Lorette into this community. Again, she is one among a short list of my very favorite (for their excellence) teachers. ~ Karen FitzGerald

It gives me great pleasure to say that Lorette has made this course on Prose Poetry exciting and informative! During the four weeks we met which flew by, she generously offered her online support, gave us tons of course resources, and encouraged while interacting with us, interesting discussions relating to prose poetry. Furthermore, She gave us writing prompt activities and gave us ample time to share our writings from them. I would definitely recommend this class, and take another one with Lorette C. Luzajic! ~ Sharon O. B.

Lorette's course provides a multitude of opportunities to practice the craft of writing in a supportive, non-judgmental setting. In four weeks, my confidence grew and my creativity blossomed. ~ Allison C.

Lorette has a deep knowledge of prose poetry. The resources she provides, and the enthusiasm with which she shares her knowledge, made this one of the best online writing courses I have taken. She is organized, providing a wealth of information and examples of the concepts under discussion. And she is open-hearted: She authentically welcomes writers in her class to be part of the prose-poem-writing community and offers positive and helpful responses to the writing shared with her. As a teacher myself I appreciate her attention to creating such a welcoming and stimulating environment, and to delivering interesting, well-paced content. This four-week course flew by. It was just the right amount of time and depth for the time I had available. I've already recommended it to some writer friends, and I plan to take another course from her when my schedule allows. ~ Joanne

Lorette is generous with her time, knowledge, and encouragement. Not only did I leave the class with a whole whack of poems that I am happy with and that I will revise, she also helped me work through some blocks I was having. ~ Linda S

I just finished my first four-part prose poetry workshop with Lorette Luzajic, and it has been an incredible journey! The experience was truly transformative for me. Lorette's master of creative writing is evident in every session, and I love her engaging presentation style and her lively class discussions. She is one of the most colorful and inspiring individuals I have ever met. Her passion for writing is contagious, and you can't help but feel motivated during and after each class! Each week, she presents a thoughtful and enriching curriculum filled with valuable information on poets, poems, writing exercises, homework, and more. Moreover, she is extremely generous with her time, offering detailed critiques of work we submit after a session, providing invaluable feedback that helps her students grow as writers. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found my way to her workshops, and I look forward to participating in many more of them! ~ Barbara A.

My class with Lorette was a deep dive into the fantastical underwater world of prose poetry, and I couldn't imagine having a better guide among the anemone and sea creatures. Each week Lorette shared gorgeous and varied examples of this rebel genre and art form, broadening my vision of what prose poetry can be and do, along with creative prompts that inspired our group to write. Her teachings will stay with me for a long time. ~ Wendy Kagan

Lorette is a marvellous teacher. Her thoughtful and well-organized course outline and lessons are paired with time for generative writing, sharing drafts, and discussions during class. Lorette's tremendous knowledge, creativity, and warmth permeate her classes as well as her written feedback on students' writing and private one-on-one meetings. She inspires her students to see and hear words and the world in new ways. ~ Sharon R.

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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