INSTRUCTOR: Kartika Budhwar
TIME: Six Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
READING: Friday, October 13, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
PRICE: Early bird price: $210 for members, $240 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Friday, September 1. After Friday, September 1: $240 for members, $270 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map)
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15
The South Asian diaspora has a rich and varied literary heritage, one steeped in formal traditions, in experimentation that challenges traditions, in collaboration, in rigor, and in playfulness. This multigenre workshop will help South Asian writers reclaim their roots and stretch beyond them, developing authentic voices rather than feeding into an imaginary fetishized South Asian monolithic consciousness. We will do so through generative prompts, a diverse range of sample texts, group discussions, multimodal play, collaborative exercises, and workshops. Hopefully, in the process, we will build a community that encourages risks, makes space for vulnerability, and offers generous feedback.