Class

Writing Queer Resistance Through Flash Fiction

In this fiction writing class focused on queer resistance, students will craft stories of their own and deepen their understanding of flash fiction. We’ll read multiple flash fiction stories by queer and trans writers, such as Venita Blackburn, Maddox Emory Arnold, and Tina S. Zhu. We'll discuss the choices the writers made in their work, focusing on each story’s genre, craft, and technique.

Students will be guided through several writing prompts that use these stories as examples for generating our own work. Students will have time to free write, as well as opportunities to share their work with the group. Together, we'll reflect on our experiences with writing, as well as our intentions and goals with writing fiction that centers queer and trans experiences.

Class will involve a combination of reading, discussion, individual writing time, and reflection. Students will leave the class with a deepened understanding of flash fiction, multiple writing prompts, the beginnings of several stories of their own, and a renewed sense of intention in their writing.

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.