Class

Fall Writing Retreat: November

Spend a full day with your writing! This online retreat combines group discussion, readings, warm-ups, and prompts with quiet writing time to help you make real progress and build a more consistent writing practice. Bring an existing project of any type or start something new.

Schedule:

9:00 - 9:45am | Introductions, a short reading, writing warm-up, and intention-setting for the morning block

9:45 - 10:00am | Optional grounding meditation

10:00 - 12:15pm | Morning writing session (option to leave your camera on for body-doubling)

12:15 - 12:45pm | Check-in, with the option to read a bit of your work for encouraging feedback

12:45pm - 1:45pm | Lunch and movement break: Eat, walk, stretch, solo dance party, whatever you need to recharge

1:45 - 2:15pm | Afternoon pep talk, free-write, and intention-setting

2:15 - 4:15pm | Afternoon writing session

4:15 - 5:00pm | Closing: Option to share, plus a commitment for the weeks ahead

Each monthly retreat stands alone and you can sign up for one, two, or all three. Materials and exercises vary from session to session, so attending more than one won’t mean an exact repeat.

Students will leave each retreat with:

-New generative writing
-Inspiration and writing exercises
-A renewed commitment to creative practice

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.