This group offers writing inspiration and motivation in that wonderful time between summer and fall. “Flash" is just what it sounds like—you can write it in a flash. Some people call these "short-shorts" or "micro stories.” What about prose poems? Your choice. Come write one page a day (350 words or fewer) in a supportive online community. The class is asynchronous, so you can join from any time zone and any location!

 

On September 9th, you’ll come up with a concrete writing goal for the following 12 days, whether it's to draft 12 short shorts, prose poems, or hybrid forms.You could even commit to 12 paragraphs of a short story or the novel you’ve been struggling to finish. Prompts will focus on different aspects of craft and voice, and are designed to challenge and motivate—and be fun.

 

On Slack. Sharing is optional but encouraged!

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About the Instructors:

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Susie Meserve is the author of the poetry collection Little Prayers and the chapbook Faith. Her poems and personal essays have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, Elle, The Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and many literary journals and anthologies.

 

Susie lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she teaches writing, plays in an Americana band, and works as a creative mind-body coach for artists and writers.

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Click here to learn more about Susie.

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Rachel Sarah is an author and journalist in the East Bay. 

 

Her most recent books are about the climate crisis: Girl Warriors and Climate Champions (Chicago Review Press, 2021 and 2023). Her next book about women farmers “shaking up the field,” is due out with Simon & Schuster in 2025.

 

Rachel also works full-time for RMI, an international nonprofit that’s helping the world transition to clean energy. 

 

Click here to learn more about Rachel.

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LEFT MARGIN LIT'S CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

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If you find that you can't take a class for which you registered, you may request a refund, less a $25 administrative fee, at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first class session. If a class doesn't reach its minimum enrollment, it will be cancelled, and all students will receive full refunds.