Class

Queering the Narrative In Prose

This class covers how to focus on personal, connective writing rooted in communal experiences and shared identity. Class materials will cover character and world-building as our "in" to creating plots and structures our readers will love. This includes focusing on how identities & lived experiences shape everything from our point of view to our reactions to external stimulus, and how that shows up when creating and developing characters. This class also zeroes in on world-building, emphasizing thinking through what queer experience is in the world we are creating, whether that world is a classroom set in 2024 or a strange planet in 2178. We'll look at how a strong start and ending to a story can carry our plot where we need it to, queering our work by making it true to our own feelings and experiences while respecting and caring for others in that.

All Classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time.

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.