Writing Studio 2

The relationship between ourself and our writing is intimate -- we express something and it offers up its meaning. There is generative reciprocity in the habit of attention.

In this class, we will enter the virtual studio for two hours, once a week, Fridays in the late afternoon (4:00 - 6:00 EDT). Writing in a dedicated fashion -- distinct stages, connected though not necessarily continuous -- we will gather personal reflection, perspective, theory, analysis, experience, and more. Imagine ... the narrative is already there just waiting to be revealed.

Brief Constellations will be stitched into sessions to open and strengthen the places where something is blocked or too vague to capture. Growing up, we may have been told to be quiet, to not disturb, to not attract attention, to not show off, to not cause problems. These voices — of Mother, of Father, of teachers, or others — may be taking up residence in our head as though they are our own. In fact, they probably have been adopted without notice. To write is, for many of us, a rebellion.

This studio program is designed to help participants jumpstart or complete projects. We will walk along together from March until August. Participants should plan to attend every class if possible as traveling with each other makes a difference to a burgeoning sense of a writing voice and the confidence to let it out into the world. The total commitment is 44 hours over the course of 6 months. Consider this: Writing 5 pages for each session will add up to 220 pages by the last class! All classes are live and interactive (versus taped).

Each session will consist of a brief guided writing exercise (including constellation), student reading and group discussion. Each session will be recorded. A private Facebook Group will be set up for participants to share new writing with the class. This group will allow the class to read, comment and support each other’s work. The group’s entries will be monitored on a weekly basis. The class is capped at 10 students.

Please download and complete this registration form and send it to tuckersuzi@gmail.com. You will be sent a Zoom link and welcome letter immediately. If the course is filled, the payment will be turned back.

No refunds are available for the online courses once your commitment is made. Contact Suzi directly in case of emergency.

Feel free to direct questions to Suzi at tuckersuzi@gmail.com.