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Writing & Publishing for Neurodivergent Writers

For Neurodivergent-or-curious writers beginning to advanced, come together to build community and support in a highly participant-responsive course led by a Neurodivergent instructor. This course is part writer support group and part generative writing course, and requires no advanced preparation. Participating writers may find this course particularly useful while being enrolled concurrently in a conventional workshop offering. Diagnosis neither required, nor policed. Over four weeks, participants will share and discuss the challenges, strategies, and joys unique to the ND writing community; explore, accept, & sometimes reject workshop feedback cliches that operate on assumed knowledge (what does “more likable” even mean for our protagonists, and why is it super coded?); and learn to identify what makes a writing practice ND-inclusive by creating scaffolding for their own artistic communities and writing lives that allows us to work with, not against, our own brains. Participants can also expect to discuss thoroughly the details of publishing norms—what’s expected in networking and non-networking settings, unspoken query, cover letter, & grant writing rules, and the unique challenges ND writers may face during the publishing process. Course content will involve open discussion & feedback to participant-led topics, as well as structured craft instruction.

All Classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Standard Time (CST); make sure you understand your time zone, and adjust accordingly

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.