I’m going to be teaching a literary sportswriting workshop at the Dayton library! Hope to see you there!

The Thrill of the Game: Literary Sports Writing Workshop

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Main Library - Dayton Public Library

Community Room A

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. In addition to reading examples from other sportswriters, Mandy Shunnarah, author of Midwest Shreds, will share how they used these skills while writing their book about skating at skateparks in the Midwest, and help you craft your own narrative.

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Curious about zines? Whether you’ve never made one before or you’re an old pro, this workshop is for you!

You’ll learn about the history of zines, including their various formats and content, then you’ll make your own. Zines are often political in nature, so this workshop will focus on social justice as it relates to zine-making.

The workshop is free and in-person at the Old Worthington Library, but registration is required. Get all the details here! :)

I’ve been a part of the group See Jane Write for a little over a decade now and I owe all my freelance know-how to the founder, Javacia Harris Bowser. That’s why I’m pumped to be doing a nonfiction book proposal workshop for the SJW online conference and membership drive!

The See Jane Write Summit 2022 is a full week of workshops and speakers that takes place mostly online.

The full schedule is available here. Note that you have to be a See Jane Write member to attend my workshop. I can tell you from firsthand experience that the investment, which isn’t even that much, is well worth it.