Course overview

Explore the connection between music and writing with our Creative Writing: Writing to Music course. Learn how to use music as inspiration for creative writing projects. Ideal for writers looking to experiment with new techniques and find fresh sources of inspiration.

Course description

Creative Writing: Writing to Music is designed for individuals who want to explore the creative synergy between music and writing. This course covers techniques for using music as a catalyst for writing, helping participants tap into new sources of inspiration and creativity. Participants will engage in writing exercises that involve listening to different genres of music and responding with prose, poetry, or other forms of creative writing. The course encourages experimentation with tone, rhythm, and mood, guided by the musical selections chosen by the instructor. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a collection of writing pieces inspired by music and gained new insights into how sound and language can interact in creative ways. This course is ideal for writers of all levels who are interested in exploring the intersection of music and writing.

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