Hasib Hourani

The first of four Chapters, this workshop is all about establishing a writing practice.

In interrogating how the intersection of queer and racial identity informs notions of belonging, Body of Land hopes to show the multiplicity of lesbian and queer histories. Body of Land is set for publication in 2025, with submissions opening in September. 

Inject some spontaneity into your lunch break and try your hand at this deceptively tricky, but ultimately thrilling form. With a series of short prompts to get you going, this session is for everyone; from those that naturally gravitate to bite-sized writing, to curious newcomers.

To mark the opening EWF24, Guest Curator Mackenzie Lee asks: What does an Era of Liberation look like, and how is writing both a tool and an act of liberation, for the self and the collective?