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In “One Art,” Elizabeth Bishop writes:
“The art of losing isn’t hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
Lose something every day. Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isn’t hard to master.”
In “Writing About Things We Lose,” you’ll read model essays describing the loss of everyday experiences—of beloved objects, forgotten places, and more—to focus on how to think about loss in a way that brings us back to good memories, simpler times, and joy. And you’ll write your own!
Note: This is an independent study in June. Each Sunday, I’ll send you the model essays and my craft notes, and you’ll write an experiment (300-800 words) inspired by the readings and craft elements and send it to me by Wednesday. Then I’ll send you my feedback on Friday. At the end of this generative course, you’ll have drafts of four potential essays, along with my encouraging feedback for each one. When you enroll, I’ll send more details and instructions. Let’s go!
In “One Art,” Elizabeth Bishop writes:
“The art of losing isn’t hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
Lose something every day. Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isn’t hard to master.”
In “Writing About Things We Lose,” you’ll read model essays describing the loss of everyday experiences—of beloved objects, forgotten places, and more—to focus on how to think about loss in a way that brings us back to good memories, simpler times, and joy. And you’ll write your own!
Note: This is an independent study in June. Each Sunday, I’ll send you the model essays and my craft notes, and you’ll write an experiment (300-800 words) inspired by the readings and craft elements and send it to me by Wednesday. Then I’ll send you my feedback on Friday. At the end of this generative course, you’ll have drafts of four potential essays, along with my encouraging feedback for each one. When you enroll, I’ll send more details and instructions. Let’s go!