The Thrill of the Game: Literary Sportswriting

Whether you're a current or former athlete yourself or just love watching the game, humans are fascinated by the ways our bodies can move––but how do we write about sports so readers feel like they're experiencing the magic themselves? In this literary sportswriting workshop, you'll craft an essay that captures the fun, excitement, and edge-of-your-seat thrill of your favorite sport. Whether you love team sports, action sports, or individual physical pursuits like running or yoga, you'll deep dive into memory to recall the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures that bring sports to life, and engage with writing prompts that will help you find the story behind the story––the social, political, and personal aspects that make sports more than the sum of their parts and keep readers coming back for more. This 1.5-hour workshop includes instruction and Q&A.

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Details: The Thrill of the Game: Literary Sportswriting with Mandy Shunnarah takes place Thursday, June 12th from 6:30-8:00 PM remotely online via Zoom.

Prerequisite: None

Genre: Multigenre

Level: All Levels

Format: Craft Talk

Location: This class will meet remotely online via Zoom.

Size: Limited to 25 participants.

Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 28.

Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.