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Go Rococo: Bring the Benefits of Maximalism to Your Work

Who’s to say Strunk & White were right when they wrote, “omit needless words”? Why limit yourself in the limitless world of words? You can always cut to the quick later. In this short workshop, let’s linger in slow, long, and lush language. By pushing your sentence structure beyond the typical breaking point, you might discover what it is you really want to say. Whether you’re already as rococo a writer as there is, or a spartan, there’s much to be learned from experimenting with maximalism. We’ll read samples of spare and spacious writing as inspiration. Then we wordsmith! Let’s forge run-on, fiery sentences and bend grammar to our will. Poets, prosaists, and hybridists welcome. By the end of the class, you’ll have generated new work with opulent language and spirited syntax. Let’s quench your thirst for thesauruses and leave the editing for later. Ready your verbosity and vocabulary and come craft your own elements of style.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.