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WOW! Women On Writing Workshops & Classes
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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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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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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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Additional Testimonials for Lorette C. Luzajic:
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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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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