Open Writer’s Labs
Open Writer’s Labs
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.
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‘Tell All the Truth, but Tell It Slant:’ Writing About Trauma with Thomas McNeely
‘Tell All the Truth, but Tell It Slant:’ Writing About Trauma with Thomas McNeely
How do we tell the story of a traumatic event or its aftermath? What if, after the event, we were silenced by others or just by our own inability to put the experience into words? In this generative course, we will experiment with different approaches to narrating real or fictional trauma while keeping in mind that each traumatic experience suggests a variety of different stories and may be narrated in a variety of different ways.
$150
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The Creative Writer’s Professional Toolkit with Lyzette Wanzer
The Creative Writer’s Professional Toolkit with Lyzette Wanzer
Are you ready to take the leap from writing hobbyist to professional writer? If so, gain the tools every professional writer needs to make it in a competitive field. This intensive hands-on workshop will provide you with the career savvy you need to stand out from the crowd of writers who, though they may be talented, lack the marketplace acumen they need to boost their opportunities from good to great.
$150
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How Writers Read with Bestselling Author Laura Castoro
How Writers Read with Bestselling Author Laura Castoro
Reading can be a writer's greatest teacher when it comes to learning what works and doesn’t work on the page. In this 6-week workshop, with bestselling author Laura Castoro as our guide, we will use close reading to examine how the writing pros achieve enviable work.
$155
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Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social
Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social
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!
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From Haiku Death Matches to Fruit Punch: An Evening with Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro & Eddie Vega, followed by a Community Open Mic
From Haiku Death Matches to Fruit Punch: An Evening with Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro & Eddie Vega, followed by a Community Open Mic
Join Gemini Ink on Thursday, June 15th, for a night of poetry, prose and literary celebration as we partner with our friends at Poetic Republic Cafe to create an inviting space for the writing community to share words, wine, and wisdom, with a little latte or espresso on the side. Get ready to be inspired by a fun and feisty lineup of writers who can take on anything from riveting memoir and coming-of-age stories to South Texas poetry with its own zest. The evening kicks off with a special reading by Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro, and Eddie Vega – three Gemini Ink Teaching Artists who are all making waves in the literary world. Following the featured reading, we will host a community open mic. Bring your poems, stories, and thoughts to share (there will be a 3-minute limit for each reader). Open mic sign-up in person, starting at 6pm.
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Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
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.
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The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Richard Z. Santos
The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Richard Z. Santos
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 via Zoom @ 7PM CST Up Next: Richard Z. Santos, author...
Free
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Open Writer’s Labs
Open Writer’s Labs
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
1 event,
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Writing the Queer in Hostile Times: A Pride Month Literary Panel
Writing the Queer in Hostile Times: A Pride Month Literary Panel
Join Gemini Ink on Thursday, June 29th, to wrap up Pride Month 2023 with a timely and intimate literary discussion about current events and their relationship to the written and spoken word.
This event, including featured authors Chibbi Orduña, Kit Curá, and Anel Flores, will offer a safe space to discuss how these divisive times affect LGBTQ+ writers and how these writers wield the literary arts to push back against current hostilities, celebrate who they are, and question societal expectations.
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How to Use Lists to Generate Endless Writing Ideas with Nathan Brown
How to Use Lists to Generate Endless Writing Ideas with Nathan Brown
Master the art of the list and never get caught without something to write about! Many writers, from Dickens to Twain, and Hemingway on up to Stephen King, had (or have) a daily writing practice, and many say this discipline was their ‘great teacher’ when it comes to the craft of writing.
$140