Generative writing lessons in Brussels (English & Dutch), by a published novelist
Àpd 55.67 $ /h
The purpose of this class is to get you (back to) writing. It doesn't matter if you're stuck or just getting started.
With simple generative writing prompts and exercises, I'll help you overcome your fear of the blank page and start writing. My goal is to help you "rest on the page" and get into a state of flow through techniques like freewriting, list-making, and word associations.
You can also receive individual feedback and support on your current or upcoming writing projects, along with helpful exercises that you can do at home, which we can then discuss.
The class can be taught in either English or Dutch.
Ilona (1992) lives and works in Brussels as a writer, poet, and photographer. Her work examines the fragile architecture of being human, paying particular attention to what hides at the edges of existence, in the shadow of shame. With a background in English literature, linguistics, and political science, she has worked as a writer and copywriter for a decade. Newspaper De Morgen praised her debut novel Donkerkiemer (Pelckmans Publishers, 2023) as ‘particularly cleverly composed' and 'psychologically and philosophically profound’. Themes such as ritual, memory, and loss, as well as a gentle rebellion against prevailing norms and systems, are central to her work. She is currently working on a second novel.
With simple generative writing prompts and exercises, I'll help you overcome your fear of the blank page and start writing. My goal is to help you "rest on the page" and get into a state of flow through techniques like freewriting, list-making, and word associations.
You can also receive individual feedback and support on your current or upcoming writing projects, along with helpful exercises that you can do at home, which we can then discuss.
The class can be taught in either English or Dutch.
Ilona (1992) lives and works in Brussels as a writer, poet, and photographer. Her work examines the fragile architecture of being human, paying particular attention to what hides at the edges of existence, in the shadow of shame. With a background in English literature, linguistics, and political science, she has worked as a writer and copywriter for a decade. Newspaper De Morgen praised her debut novel Donkerkiemer (Pelckmans Publishers, 2023) as ‘particularly cleverly composed' and 'psychologically and philosophically profound’. Themes such as ritual, memory, and loss, as well as a gentle rebellion against prevailing norms and systems, are central to her work. She is currently working on a second novel.
Informations supplémentaires
Have a laptop, notebook or anything you like to use for writing
Occasionally you'll need other tools, like a camera (phone) - you'll always be informed ahead of time
Occasionally you'll need other tools, like a camera (phone) - you'll always be informed ahead of time
Lieu
Cours au domicile de l'élève :
- Autour de Bruxelles, Belgique
En ligne depuis Belgique
Présentation
Ilona (1992) woont en werkt in Brussel als schrijver, dichter en fotograaf. Haar werk onderzoekt de fragiele architectuur van het menselijk bestaan, met bijzondere aandacht voor wat zich aan de randen van het bestaan schuilhoudt, in de schaduw van schaamte. Met een achtergrond in Engelse literatuur, taalkunde en politicologie werkt ze al tien jaar als schrijver en copywriter. De krant De Morgen prees haar debuutroman Donkerkiemer (Pelckmans Publishers, 2023) als 'bijzonder knap gecomponeerd' en 'psychologisch en filosofisch diepgaand'. Thema's als ritueel, geheugen en verlies, evenals een subtiele rebellie tegen heersende normen en systemen, staan centraal in haar werk. Ze werkt momenteel aan een tweede roman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Engelse en Spaanse taal, literatuur en taalkunde (Universiteit Gent)
Master of Science in Internationale Politiek (Universiteit Gent)
Cursussen en workshops generatief schrijven aan de Warman School
Master of Science in Internationale Politiek (Universiteit Gent)
Cursussen en workshops generatief schrijven aan de Warman School
Expérience / Qualifications
Non-fiction book "Fille Folle: alles wat we als meisjes vandaag moeten weten (of toch bijna)" (Publ. Van Halewyck, 2017)
Novel: "Donkerkiemer" (Publ. Pelckmans, 2023)
Andere publicaties: Bog Bodies Mnemotope Magazine,
Novel: "Donkerkiemer" (Publ. Pelckmans, 2023)
Andere publicaties: Bog Bodies Mnemotope Magazine,
Age
Adolescents (13-17 ans)
Adultes (18-64 ans)
Seniors (65+ ans)
Niveau du Cours
Débutant
Intermédiaire
Durée
60 minutes
Enseigné en
anglais
néerlandais
Compétences
Disponibilité semaine type
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Fri
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00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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