Afro Urban Society’s Sufferhead Academy presents
Final Draft: Writing Workshop for People of African Descent with Michael French
Please note that you will not create new work in this workshop. This workshop is only for writers that have a piece for revision or an unfinished piece of work.
Saturdays: April 13 - May 11, 2024
10 AM - 12PM PDT (California)
1 AM - 3 PM EDT (New York)
6 PM - 8 PM WAT (Nigeria)
7 PM - 9 PM SAST (South Africa)
8 PM - 10 PM EAT (Kenya)
Online (via Zoom)
Sliding Scale $0 to $350 for the 5 classes (please pay what you can, and consider paying more to support those who aren’t able to do this at all. If you need need a $0 registration please email info@afrourbansociety.com)
Limited to 12 Spots for the Workshop
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FINAL DRAFT
“A work is never truly completed, only abandoned.” Paul Valery
The two most difficult words for a writer are “The End,” and for good reason, as the ‘end’ can be never-ending. But for some writers the challenge is simply to finish a piece. Final Draft is a five-week writing intensive that focuses on how to revise a piece from something good to something great, and how to finish a piece that’s been languishing on your desktop for months – sometimes years. Whether you write short stories, poetry, personal essays, spoken word, novels, or screenplays, the principles are the same: Story, characters, worldbuilding, and pacing. Focusing on one task at a time with writing prompts and exercises that push you to make a decision, ‘Final Draft’ will show you how to look at each level of your piece with fresh eyes and new purpose. There’s no point in having an incredible story to tell or point of view to share if you never finish the work. Give yourself a chance, experience ‘Final Draft.’
Please note that you will not create new work in this workshop. This workshop is only for writers that have a piece for revision or an unfinished piece of work.
About Michael French
MICHAEL FRENCH is a director, writer, actor, and inventor of brilliant things, originally from London, England. In an ideal world he would be living in Morocco, have another place in Barcelona, spend three months of the year in Ghana, and have a cabin in the woods where he would go to write. He would meditate every day, practice Tai Chi three times a week, eat Indian food every Sunday, and be fit enough to run a marathon if he suddenly feels so inspired. Mr. French is currently writing his first collection of short stories entitled, 'Babble.'
Afro Urban Society/Sufferhead Academy
Afro Urban Society is a creative community of brilliant artists and culture workers dedicated to celebrating the unique expressions of Urban Africans through performance and community activism. Through original and curated arts & event production, popular arts education and community engagement we create spaces for diverse African stories. Our project, Sufferhead Academy is a series of creative and artistic industry workshops for the culture.