Call for Class Proposals: The Loft

Due to uncertainty around the ability to deliver classes in face-to-face format in Fall 2020 we will be streamlining the class proposal process. This form is for all adult class formats including face-to-face (if possible), online with live sessions, and online with a flexible schedule (such as all online Loft classes prior to 2020). You will be asked which formats you are interested in and should check all that apply.

The Loft will continue to deliver a combination of real-time and flex-time classes online (and of course will resume face-to-face classes as soon as it is safe), but will primarily use Google Classroom for the asynchronous sharing of resources and discussions and Zoom to support live meetings. We are also piloting Wet.Ink for workshop-driven classes, and may incorporate that into our suite of tools.

What We're Looking For

• Always, diverse and inclusive reading lists and approaches to teaching craft. Proposals that include the names of 2-4 writers or books likely to be read or studied as examples of writing craft are considered stronger proposals than those without.

• A strong, considered statement on equity.

• Teaching writers from all walks of life, who provide many different perspectives on approach to teaching craft, the writing life, the (self- or traditional) publishing experience, etc.

• If you are submitting a class proposal to the Loft for the first time, please consider proposing a single session class (preferred), or a shorter multi-week (4 or 6 weeks) if you have prior teaching experience and either a solid, established writing practice or some publication credits.

• Multiweek classes for writers in any genre or at any level. We are always looking for creative writing classes for adults in all genres and for all levels. Our students have a range of skill levels, commitment, and interests. We hope any writer looking in our catalog will find the class that's perfect for them.

• More advanced level classes are always needed; prior teaching experience and a record of professional accomplishment in the genre you'd like to teach are preferred for advanced classes.

• 12 week classes with instruction on craft, engaging class discussion, in-class writing opportunities, and sharing of work with option for feedback, and clear goals and outcomes.

• Strong and flexible lesson plans. Loft classes give writers opportunities to engage with their teaching artist and one another, while also providing content, instruction, engaging discussion, and in-class writing activities, as well as writing prompts students can work on between class meetings.

• Teaching artists with track records in writing and/or teaching, preferably both. An emphasis on teaching adults in an enrichment environment is preferred for teaching basics and beginner classes, success in writing (publications, awards, etc.) is preferred for longer classes (12 weeks) and more advanced classes.

• Reading lists should include recent works and diverse authors. 

For more information and to submit, go here. 

Deadline: June 22, 2020