About the course
“Every person is a writer…” Writers will be encouraged to explore various forms such as nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and fiction in a safe and supportive environment using the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method. This workshop is inspired by the work of Pat Schneider, founder of AWA, who describes the method she developed in her book, Writing Alone and With Others. She writes, “Every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft.” During each session, we will focus on creating new work and on providing positive feedback for the other writers in the group. Who is this class for? This class is ideal for writers at any stage of their writing journey, from beginners to advanced, including those who may have never taken a creative writing class before. Accessibility Notes: Closed Captioning is available. “Every person is a writer…”
Testimonials...
"Dylan Klempner is an amazing writing teacher who lifts everyone's voices in a session with kindness, depth, always finding beauty in diverse people's writing, encouraging us to write. It is a transformative experience and the community he creates is supportive and beautiful." - Writing With Others Participant "I have really enjoyed the Writing With Others. It is so encouraging every time I join. I don't feel like I have to be an accomplished writer in order to share my writing." - Writing With Others Participant
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About Dylan Klempner
Dylan Klempner is a writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on the role of creativity in health and healing. He has served as a writer-in-residence for leading Arts in Health programs, including University of Florida’s (UF) Health Arts in Medicine and as a lecturer with UF’s Center for the Arts in Medicine. His experiences facilitating creative activities for patients and caregivers continues to shape his writing about the arts, health, and health policy. Dylan teaches creativity and writing workshops, created and authors the Creative for Health newsletter, and publishes stories that explore how the arts support well-being.
About Continuum of Care
This program is offered free of charge by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program (AHP) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. The "Continuum of Care" online class program is generously supported by the Wolpoff Family Foundation.