Days are short as hell, snow is falling, and the damn Salvation Army is begging for our coins again. With the winter and holidays come feelings for us here in the Western world – joy, grief, anxiety, excitement, annoyance, depression, and everything in between. The darkness invites reflection and isolation. The snow brings nostalgia (and mud). And whether we celebrate them or not, the holidays invite us to return to our core. For some, it’s a childhood home or family. For others, it’s what we hold closest to our hearts – memories, connections, expectations, and dreams. Regardless of where we are, this season invites us home to a space of contemplation and celebration of who we are, where we’ve been, and the worlds we seek to create.

Writing Yourself Home is a special generative workshop for writers of all ages that honors the complexities of what constitutes “home” within and outside of ourselves as queer and trans folks, particularly during this winter/holiday season. Facilitated by shea wesley martin, this 90-minute workshop creates space for participants to intentionally engage in writing, discussing craft, and building connections within the A+ community. A guided homecoming to self threaded with care, joy, and truth – for queers, by queers. – shea

The Details

Where: On Zoom

When: Wednesday, December 21 | 5-6:30pm PST / 8-9:30pm EST

Accessibility Notes: Live captioning available, please specify if you will need this in a breakout room in the sign-up form. There is also space on the sign-up form to let us know about additional access needs. Please plan to be comfortable and bring snacks / hydrating beverages. There will be a break halfway through the class.

How Will I Attend / Will There Be Reading? Participants will receive an email message ahead of the class with Zoom link and with the reading for the class.

Here is the sign-up form. Spots are limited!

Will this be recorded? The workshop itself will not be recorded to preserve the privacy of participants, however, we will publish a recorded video module with the readings and prompts for those who cannot attend or who wish to engage in the workshop materials on their own or at their own pace. The self-guided version will be published as a post, so you do not need to sign up for it.

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