Flash Nonfiction Writing!
Come help us create a little book of Maine moments! This class is inspired by The Book of Delights by Ross Gay and other collections of short prose.
In each class, we’ll read a new passage and work through new generative writing prompts. We'll consult short works by writers that include Ross Gay, Hanif Abdurraqib, Ada Limón, Maggie Nelson, Leslie Jamison, Claudia Rankine, and more!
Then, we'll work through prompts that urge us to slow down, notice the details of the world around us, dilate moments and place them on the page. While the structure of every class will be the same, each one will bring a new passage and tool for writing short, place-based nonfiction. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to submit something they have written for inclusion in an informal book/zine of Maine momentsNo prior experience with creative writing is necessary. Anyone interested in writing, journaling, or exploring new realms of creativity is welcome here!
About your instructor:
Emma is a writer, journalist, and writing teacher. She is passionate about the power of the written word to spark change, foster connection, and build more resilient communities. Her journalism has appeared in publications that include Outside, Runner’s World, the Boston Globe, and the Maine Monitor. It has covered topics that range from environmental justice to gender, sexuality, race, reproductive justice, sports and the outdoors, and more. Her literary nonfiction has received various awards, including a “notable nonfiction” selection in the Best American Essays anthology. She has led creative writing workshops at NYU and Phillips Exeter Academy, and in partnership with various nonprofits. Her debut book, Body Songs: a memoir of Long Covid Recovery, is forthcoming from Penguin in 2026. When she’s not writing, Emma enjoys running in the woods, reading by the water, and exploring the outdoors with her sweet border collie mix.
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