Class

Writing in Verse for Middle Grade and Young Adult

Are you interested in writing a narrative in verse for MG or YA audiences? Do you want to draw from personal experiences to represent diverse content? Whether you will start a novel(la) from the beginning or wish to continue developing an existing project, this class will facilitate your process. All genres (realistic, speculative, romcom, experimental) and all forms of verse (from free to traditional) are welcome!

Each week, in Zoom sessions and asynchronously, we will engage in:

~Generative exercises for composing individual poems and building a structure for your story
~Story mapping and organizing (or, if you have already done this, developing a summary/pitch)
~Group feedback sessions that offer encouragement and constructive questions/suggestions: we may closely read a few poems when we offer feedback or give more general comments on a larger selection. We will share and comment on work via Google docs.

As the goals, pace, and intentions of participants will vary, the class structure and format may evolve to meet everyone's needs.

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.