A workshop for diasporic writers and poets, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of cultures, languages and places.

Do you dream in more than one language? Live in the in-betweenness of cultural norms? Love and clash with different parts of your cultural inheritances? Join memoir writer Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and poet Phebe Ferrer for a unique listening and writing workshop that invites attendees to explore storytelling in both prose and poetry.

In the first half of the workshop, Wiley will read excerpts from her freshly released memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street, share some challenges and tips for writing the deeply personal, and lead the group in a generative writing exercise. After a short break, Phebe will read from her poems, lead a discussion on writing diasporic poetry, including non-English words, and provide prompts for a generative writing exercise.

Participants are encouraged to bring small mementos from their own cultural heritage(s), along with writing implements (paper and pen or laptop) for the writing segments. This workshop is designed for inclusive writing in a fun, low-pressure environment. Sharing of writing generated in the workshop is optional. No previous experience is required!