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The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke

Online via Zoom

Rhythm, dynamic words, dramatic flow–these are some of the core elements of spoken word poems. But what if you infuse this type of poetry with aspects of storytelling and other oral traditions? This cross-genre approach to writing and performance can open us up to a whole new art form.

The goal of this one-day workshop is to engage in a unique combination of personal story and poetry. We will start by learning about Nigerian and Igbo oral storytelling traditions of rhyme and verse. Then we’ll fuse this storytelling with the contemporary art of spoken word to create our own poems. Theater and choral reading techniques will also be covered to help students prepare poems for stage performance.

$100
Recurring

Open Writer’s Labs

Online via Zoom

These peer-driven workshops, held the last Monday of each month, are free and open to writers of all levels and focus on poetry, flash fiction, and short creative non-fiction.

Free

Make Your YA Novel a Reality with David Bowles

Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Do you aspire to become the next Jacqueline Woodson, Suzanne Collins, or Benjamin Saenz? From dystopian adventures to explorations of young romance to coming-of-age stories, the demand for fiction for young adult readers is as strong as ever. But how do you take a YA novel from concept to reality?

In this three-part course, award-winning author David Bowles will guide participants through the process of developing their ideas for a YA novel from a concept to a synopsis and first chapter. We will discuss stylistic elements when writing longform fiction for teens—prose novels, novels-in-verse, graphic novels. We will also learn how to prepare to pitch YA (young adult) projects to agents and/or editors.

$150

Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social

Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the writing life? Interested in helping our community craft their stories? Join us for a fun and informal Volunteer Summer Social. We’ll share light refreshments, and fun literary games, and learn about volunteer opportunities, including general office duties, event support, and assisting teaching artists in the classroom. Help us teach the craft of writing to people of all skill levels so they can bring their stories to life!

Free
Recurring

Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby

Online via Zoom

The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive peer-to-peer and mentor feedback. The workshop is open to all active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members. Writers of all levels working in all genres are welcome.

Free
Recurring

Open Writer’s Labs

Online via Zoom

These peer-driven workshops, held the last Monday of each month, are free and open to writers of all levels and focus on poetry, flash fiction, and short creative non-fiction.

Free