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Finding Your Voice: Intro to Creative Writing

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Saturday
May 10
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May 10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR:
JR Robles
LOCATION:
The Porch House at 2811 Dogwood Pl., Nashville, TN 37204
$
77
FOR MEMBERS
$
90
FOR non-MEMBERS
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Join JR Robles for an engaging 3-hour workshop designed for you to explore what you want to write about, the genres you want to dive into, or how to begin writing expressively. With inspiring prompts and guided discussions, you’ll work towards discovering your unique voice and gain tools to spark your creativity. Whether you’re completely new to writing or looking for inspiration to restart your journey, this session will provide a welcoming space to explore your ideas.

In-Class Writing Lift: Light

Homework: None

Workshopping Drafts: None

JR Robles is an actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Nashville, TN. Lately, he has been writing about heartbreak, fatherhood, body image, and pie, among other topics. He is a recent Porch Prize finalist, Oz Arts Art Wire Writing Fellow, and Breaking Waves Theater Company Writing Fellow. He is also co-producer of the Dare to Fail Short Film Showcase.

What Our Students Say

"JR was an amazing instructor. He welcomed screenwriters of all levels, including beginners like myself. He was warm, encouraging, and spoke out of experience as a writer and actor. His writing exercise was unique and memorable. I would definitely take another class with him in the future!"

"JR was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! I'm very new to screenwriting/acting, but as a writer who's incorporating aspects of those worlds into my manuscript, JR broke it down simply while touching on the most important points. He kept the class engaging and fun, and I came out of it with a lot more direction. Thanks, JR!"

"I appreciated the different perspectives JR gave on writing when it comes to acting. I had never thought about the actor’s relationship to the other characters, or how the actor might approach the relationship. It certainly changed the way I look at dialogue and how that dialogue can come across to the reader/actor!"

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