Beyond the Blank Page: Introduction to Creative Writing with Christen Barrón
Beyond the Blank Page: Introduction to Creative Writing with Christen Barrón
Do you want to try creative writing but you don’t know where to begin? Or are you unsure if you want to try poetry, fiction, or anything else? In this hands-on writing workshop, participants will receive a gentle and fun introduction into creative writing and the opportunity to dabble in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to see which one resonates most. This course is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to rediscover their creativity. At each interactive session, participants will generate new writing and will be encouraged to share their work with others.
WORKSHOP DATES: Monday(s), February 24 & March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm CST, in-person at Gemini Ink
COST: Nonmember: $155; Member: $130; Student/Educator/Mil $90
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Christen Barron is a creative nonfiction writer, editor, and writing instructor. Christen holds an M.F.A. in Writing and a B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). She currently teaches first-year writing and creative writing at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. For nearly a decade, Christen taught community creative writing classes for The Deep Center’s nationally-recognized Young Author Project.