Deeper Writing Through Etymology
2 Hours • with Michael Mercurio • All Levels / All Genres
Available spots
Class Description
Every writer—no matter how experienced they may be—feels the pressure of finding the right words to invigorate their manuscripts, to tell stories that resonate with readers and linger for a long time. In this 2-hour workshop you’ll be offered the opportunity to explore how etymology can enhance your writing across any and all genres. There will be a brief history lesson on the peculiarities of the English language, an opportunity to talk through some tried-and-true strategies for using words as springboards for inspiration, several generative exercises, and a parting gift involving revision. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR A poet, editor, and occasional critic, MICHAEL MERCURIO lives and writes in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. His poems, interviews, and reviews have been published or are forthcoming in Palette Poetry, Thrush, The Common, Cream City Review, Sierra, and elsewhere. Michael founded and curates What The Universe Is: A (Virtual) Reading Series, where established and emerging poets read together monthly on Zoom.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
If you withdraw from a workshop TEN DAYS OR MORE before the start of the class: You'll receive credit toward another workshop (minus 10% transaction fee) OR a full refund (minus 10% transaction fee). The transaction fee is non-refundable for PVWW, so this is something we must apply to all refunds and transfers. If you withdraw from a workshop nine days before the start of the class up until 48 hours before: You'll receive a refund minus 20%. If you withdraw from a workshop less than 48 hours before the start of a class or after the class has begun: We cannot offer credit or any refund. If you are absent on the day of your workshop or miss it for any reason, we are unable to offer any kind of refund or credit. If we have to cancel a class you have paid for, you will receive a full refund, without the service charge deducted. For our full listing of policies, visit www.PioneerValleyWriters.Com, Policies page (under Home). To withdraw and receive a partial refund according to the above, please get in touch with us at admin@pioneervalleywriters.com
Contact Details
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