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A Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers Class: On the Business of Writing–Diverse Revenue Streams & Career Sustainability

Do you ever find yourself wondering HOW THEY DO IT? How do your favorite authors prioritize themselves and their writing? Using real-life examples from local writers, both emerging and established, this course will provide tangible ways to diversify your revenue stream and create sustainable literary careers. From grants to fellowships, from freelance to publication, participants will begin to map individualized paths to strong financial and community-based career models. Whether you’re a prose writer or poet, this course is perfect for those looking to tap into local and national opportunities.

This class is part of a series of classes that cover the issues and traditions of writers of color and Indigenous writers and is intended for writers of color and Indigenous writers to work on their craft in a space that centers them and their work. We ask all participants to be cognizant of that core value. Minnesota human rights laws prevent the exclusion of anyone based on their identity. If you are not a writer of color or Indigenous writer, please be mindful of the space and energy you take up in a class intended to uplift traditionally marginalized and silenced communities. Anyone being disruptive may be asked to leave.

The class is offered on a pay what you can basis with the suggested fee of $40 ($36 for Friends of the Loft). Students may select the "pay what you can" option and enter any amount, including $0.

This class takes place in-person, at the Loft at Open Book; we encourage participants to be fully vaccinated and masked in the interest of everyone’s safety. Please see the Loft’s website for the most up to date information about the Loft’s COVID policies.