What’s the point of writing or creating anything right now? In this current moment of collapse – from the AI-induced collapse of meaning to various forms of climate and democratic collapse – it’s easy to question the purpose of writing and slip into a rut of uncreative despair. But, as Rebecca Solnit says, “Despair demands less of us, it’s more predictable, and in a sad way safer. Authentic hope requires clarity—seeing the troubles in this world—and imagination.” With readings, discussion, and writing activities rooted in both clarity and imagination, this class will help us to keep finding our voices and creating in this moment of collapse.
Nuria Sheehan is a writer and editor who has worked in digital content for over two decades. She teaches in the DePaul MA/MFA program and has been published in the Washington Post, Poetry Foundation, and Brevity, among others.
This class is suitable for writers of all levels.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 6–2 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.
