Turning a Phrase with Ariana Brown

Turning a Phrase- a Poetry Workshop

Wednesday March 19th - 7-8:30 pm ET via Zoom

Beautiful writing isn’t just about imagery—it’s also about finding simple, innovative ways of expressing an idea. In this class, we’ll study the work of Zora Neale Hurston, focusing on how she uses emotional yet straightforward language to convey complex ideas. If you’ve ever wondered how to spice up the language in your work, this class on turning a phrase is for you. We’ll also do exercises on flipping common phrases to create surprise in your work. This class includes group study and discussion, lecture, writing exercises, Q&A, time to share, and take-home exercises to sharpen your phrases. 

Ariana Brown is a queer Black Mexican American poet based in Houston, TX. She is the author of We Are Owed. and Sana Sana and a national poetry slam champion. Follow her online at arianabrown.com and @ArianaThePoet. 

*Complimentary for all Gather members. No need to buy a ticket.