Join us for this five-week online flash forms workshop. Write to inspiring prompts, get insightful feedback and connect with a supportive community of writers.
Online WORKSHOP
Friday, April 21 – Friday, May 19, 2023
Each Friday, 7:00-9:00pm EDT
Led by Hugo dos Santos
Limited to 12 participants
Learn to hone in on small moments to create a big impact. This workshop will encourage you to generate short works of fiction and nonfiction, including memoir. Each week we will discuss evocative readings and use in-class prompts to explore different ways of using the short form. We’ll focus on language, structure and pace to understand the many possibilities of what flash forms can accomplish. We’ll generate new drafts and take writing risks to learn with and from one another. Open to writers of all levels who want to energize their prose.
“The Murphy Writing team was just as incredible online as they are in person. Everything felt seamless and easy!”
~ Debbie, Manchester, CT
FACULTY
Workshop Leader
Hugo dos Santos is a Luso-American writer, editor and translator. He is the author of Then, there (Spuyten Duyvil, 2019), a collection of Newark stories, and the translator of A Child in Ruins (Writ Large Press, 2016), the collected poems of José Luís Peixoto, which was a staff pick at the Paris Review Daily. Hugo has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and the Disquiet International Literary Program and his award-winning work has appeared in publications in the US, Portugal and India, including Barrelhouse, Bat City Review, Electric Literature, Hobart, The Common, The Fanzine and elsewhere. Hugo lives in NJ with his wife and three children. You can follow him and his work through his website.
“This was another intimate, informative and well-organized effort, and a worthy investment of time for any writer.”
~ Stacey, Lambertville, NJ
How It Works
Schedule
The course will be held over Zoom for five Fridays, 7:00-9:00pm EDT:
- Friday, April 21
- Friday, April 28
- Friday, May 5
- Friday, May 12
- Friday, May 19
Each week’s materials will be made available beforehand so you have a chance to review them ahead of time.
You will receive further details about each deadline and assignment once you enroll in the course.
technical requirements
Materials for the course will be shared using a free online platform called Canvas. You will need a computer or tablet and internet access in order to use Canvas. You will also need access to word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word).
To fully participate in the weekly Zoom sessions, you will need access to a webcam and microphone. Those built in to a laptop, tablet or smart phone will do.
Pricing + Registration
Tuition — SLIDING SCALE: $350-$450
Tuition for this program is based on a sliding scale between $350 and $450. If you are able to pay at the higher end of the scale, you will help Murphy Writing offer affordable programming and scholarships for writers.
Tuition INCLUDEs
- A curated selection of readings, craft notes and prompts to inspire you each week
- Access to a private space for sharing your writing with your workshop leader and fellow participants
- Five 2-hour Zoom calls with your workshop leader and fellow participants
If you have trouble registering online, or if you don’t receive an email confirming your online registration within 24 hours, email us at info@murphywriting.com.
The Fine Print
- By registering for this program, you are agreeing to uphold our Code of Conduct
- Full fee due upon registration
Cancellation Policy
- By April 14 — 50% credit on file toward one of our upcoming programs
- After April 14 — No credit or refund
“The community is lovely. Everyone is genuine and ego-less.”
~ Grant, Grand Forks, ND
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m new to writing workshops. Will I fit in?
Absolutely! Our experienced workshop leaders plan their courses to benefit both beginning and experienced writers. We pride ourselves on building an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.
I’ve taken dozens of workshops. What will I get out of this one?
Our faculty challenges experienced writers to push beyond their usual limits. If you have been writing for decades, they will compel you to go deeper, take more risks and experiment with form and content. We know that experienced writers benefit from our programs based on the fact that hundreds of “re-PETERs” have attended three or more of our writing getaways.
I’ve never taken an online workshop before. Do I need special equipment?
No. If you’re reading this website, you probably have everything you need to take this course. You can participate using a laptop or desktop computer, or even a tablet or smart phone.
meet our community
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Questions?
Call 609-626-3594 or email info@murphywriting.com.
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