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In recent years, it has become clearer than ever how capitalism has influenced our visions of ourselves as writers, creators, and members of our community. In this two hour, generative workshop, we will draw on anti-colonial texts to examine our relationships with issues like time, perfectionism, and productivity, and brainstorm practices that can help us heal ourselves and our creative processes. We will leave with a set of concrete strategies that we can use immediately to help ourselves focus on our art rather than our productivity.
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: None
• Workshopping Drafts: None
Mathangi Subramanian is an award winning writer and educator. Her novel A People's History of Heaven was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and was longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, among others. Her middle grade book Dear Mrs. Naidu won the South Asia Book Award and her picture book A Butterfly Smile is in the Nobel Museum. Her shorter work has appeared in The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, Kweli Journal, and McSweeny's Internet Tendency, among others. She holds a doctorate in communication and education from Columbia Teachers College and is the founder of Moon Rabbit Writing Studio.
"Mathu was such a wonderful instructor! She does an amazing job facilitating discussion, and she values everyone’s contributions."
"Mathu is engaging, patient, and generous with her thoughts and experiences!"
