experimental writing: the speculative, surreal, and strange
with ariel chu

Saturday, november 8th
2:00–4:30 pm ET

What new truth-telling possibilities are granted by experimental modes, hybrid genres, and surreal forms of expression? This generative workshop explores how contemporary experimental prose, poetry, and mixed forms break, reshape, and reinterpret “reality.” Through close readings of passages, exploration of new genres, and students’ own experimental work, we’ll dive into writing that pushes the boundaries of form, content, and imagination. We’ll also discuss the political implications of experimental writing, especially in the context of Asian American history.

eligibility:

This craft class is open to all writers of color. The non-refundable tuition fee is $50. This class will be held over Zoom. There are scholarship spots available, and the applications are open through Friday, October 17th.

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FACULTY:

Ariel Chu is a PhD candidate in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Southern California. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University, where she was awarded the Shirley Jackson Prize in Fiction. Ariel has been published by The Rumpus, Black Warrior Review, and The Common, among others. Her works have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net Award, and Best Short Fictions Anthology, and she has received support from Kundiman, the Steinbeck Fellowship, the Luce Scholars Program, and the P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans.