March 24 - April 11

Loss happens to everyone at some point — through death, divorce, illness, dislocation, estrangement, miscarriage, and the like. Writing through the experience of loss and its accompanying grief can offer us clarity and consolation. We can take what is trapped inside our heads and hearts and shape those emotional experiences on the page, receiving in return a sense of catharsis and control over something we had no control over at the time. Doing it with others who 'get it' can provide a sense of community.

In this workshop, we’ll discuss methods to approach writing about these challenging topics and ways to take care of yourself through the process. Twice a week, participants will read relevant samples of other writers' work followed by related prompts designed to help inspire your writing. You'll receive regular written feedback from Anne and responses from other members of the workshop. Once a week, we'll have an opportunity to meet and talk through the process together.

Anne Pinkerton holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Bay Path University. She is the author of Were You Close? a sister's quest to know the brother she lost  (Vine Leaves Press, 2023).