Modern Monsters: Culture, Meaning, and Writing
ClinicWhat do monsters reveal about our culture, our fears, ourselves? Spend a week writing, reading, and thinking deeply about the stories we tell and why they matter
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Delve into the cultural significance of modern monsters at the Modern Monsters: Culture, Meaning, and Writing clinic in Bennington, VT. This immersive overnight program focuses on developing both critical and creative writing skills through exploring how monsters reflect societal fears, desires, and identity. Participants will learn to construct strong arguments and thesis-driven work, experimenting with new literary forms and perspectives. The training emphasizes practical skills including grammar, revision, research, and citation, fostering productive reading and writing habits. This clinic is dedicated to intensive writing practice and analytical thinking.
What kids love
- Explore how monsters reveal cultural fears, desires, and meaning
- Develop both critical and creative writing skill
- Learn to build strong arguments and thesis-driven work
- Experiment with new forms, genres, and perspectives
- Practice grammar, revision, research, and citation skills
- Build new and productive habits of reading and writing
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Past sessions
Spend a week writing, reading, and thinking deeply about stories we tell and why they matter, focusing on modern monsters and integrating critical analysis and creative practice.
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