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Feel the need to write about important stuff but have trouble getting focused and need to find your voice? Want to know some of the inside scoop on getting published?

Writing for social change often means being a contrarian. Follow Roxane's lead and give yourself permission to delve into the nuances of a prevailing narrative -- or even propose a new one.

Join us to view Roxane Gay’s MasterClass on writing for social change and get armed with the skills you need to make an impact. In addition to the three hours of video presentations, you will get:

• a workbook complete with writing devices, prompts, and reading recommendations,
• time to write during the sessions
• a chance to share your writing and evaluate your writing with other group members
• an opportunity to submit writing for an e-book anthology
• an opportunity to read and/or your writing for an audience

Best-selling author and cultural critic Roxane Gay started writing when she was only four years old. Even though she’s never released those childhood stories, it wouldn’t be surprising if they held the same strength, humor, darkness, and wisdom that’s become synonymous with her work. To date, she has authored five critically acclaimed books—a memoir (Hunger), a collection of essays (Bad Feminist), two collections of short stories (Ayiti, Difficult Women), and a novel (An Untamed State). She is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and her fiction has appeared in the likes of Harper’s Bazaar, McSweeney’s, Tin House, and Oxford American. She has edited multiple anthologies, including Best American Short Stories 2018 and the bestselling Not That Bad. She is both the first Guggenheim Fellow and the first Black woman to write a Marvel comic book (Black Panther: World of Wakanda). In 2021, she launched The Audacity, a newsletter that includes a book club, features Roxane’s writing, and showcases emerging writers.

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166

This meeting will take place on Zoom. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; or your smartphone/tablet. We will email you the Zoom link in advance of the event.

This program is made available through MasterClass.com, a subscription-based platform that the Library has purchased. Viewing the videos outside of our 6:30—8:30 p.m. sessions would require you to purchase your own subscription. Our sessions are NOT recorded.