Class

Write Now, Right Now: Creating a Sustainable Writing Practice

Most writers are trying to make creative work inside an interrupted life. This class is for writers who want to build a writing practice that can actually hold up under the pressure of work, family, stress, self-doubt, health issues, and ordinary chaos.

We’ll talk honestly about what gets in the way of writing, including fear, procrastination, perfectionism, overwhelm, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are as writers. Through prompts, reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, students will explore what has and hasn’t worked for them, generate new material, and begin to imagine a writing practice that feels more realistic, flexible, and alive.

This class is especially for writers who feel stuck, rusty, or disconnected from the page, as well as those who want to reconnect to the work. Students will leave with new writing, greater self-understanding, and a clearer sense of how to support their own writing life.

In this class, students will:
• reflect on what most often derails their writing
• explore the fears and beliefs that shape their writing practice
• generate new material through a series of prompts and exercises
• identify habits, structures, and expectations that may better support their work

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.