Chapbook WIP Session | Free

Overview

An opportunity to discuss WIP (writing and/or photography) for the Open Call for Submissions for our chapbook 'Queer Writing for a Brave New World’.

The session will be facilitated by Paul Bradley-Cong, Artistic Director. The session will be very much driven by the needs of the writers who attend. We might break down into small groups. It will be a chance to discuss your writing, raise any questions, seek ideas, share excerpts, and support other LGBTQ+ writers (and photographers.)

Outline

1.Introduction of the project by Paul.

2. Introductions by attendees including what they specifically want to get from the session.

3.Any Technical/Rules Questions?

4.Questions of Style - exploring the fluidity and freedom of the brief. Any Questions

5.WIP Updates/Discussions in small groups, of up to 4 writers/photographers. Aiming for 15 minutes each.

6. Bringing it all together - a summary of themes coming out from the evening.

7. Encourage and Support - seeing it through. Open Thread in Forum.

8. Update on the Crowdfunder.

Attendees Outcomes

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

1. Meet other writers working on the project.
2. Raise and technical and stylistic questions regarding the brief.
3. Share and discuss WIP in a supportive small group setting. Each writer will have equal time allotted to air their project.
4. Get a sense of how the project is shaping up, feel part of something collaborative.
5. Receive encouragement and support.
6. Receive details of the ongoing WIP thread in the Members Forum.
7. Receive details of the Crowdfunder progress.