The Writers Grotto: So Bad You Have To Laugh About It: Turn Life’s Garbage into Literary Gold

Life is full of problems that are so hard to endure, but as writers these obstacles can fuel stories with momentum and shape resilient characters worth rooting for. In this generative class, we will use art, music and text to open our minds, inspire our writing and turn life’s “garbage” into literary gold. Transform the small, humorous, and tragic moments of your life into compelling drama and comedy. This is your chance to turn that one unbelievable thing that happened to you into a narrative others can relate to and empathize with.

We’ll have pens, pencils, and paper ready for you, but feel free to bring your own notebooks or laptop. Don’t take yourself too seriously—the goal is to have fun and create. Afterward, you’re encouraged to sign up for LitQuake’s open mic with a complimentary theme, “Narrative Therapy: Trials, Failures and Miscellaneous Bummers” at 8pm at Et. al.
Outcomes:

Students will draft a story in a genre of their choice
Practice writing activities that can prompt future projects
Examine craft elements to revise
Connect with other writers and storytellers

Register here! https://www.writersgrotto.org/classes-and-events/so-bad-you-have-to-laugh-about-it-turn-lifes-garbage-into-literary-gold-with-jessica-martinez-and-britta-stromeyer