OVERCOME WRITER’S BLOCK, BECOME A BETTER WRITER & HAVE FUN WITH WRITING AT THE WRITE ABOUT NOW ACADEMY (WANA)

WANA is a year long schedule of instructor-facilitated virtual writing classes.

Every month we are offering writing intensives facilitated by some of the most talented poets from all across the globe.

Each master class will focus on a different topic, but will leave you feeling empowered, enlightened, and elevated in your craft.

If you can't make it at the scheduled time, register anyway! You will also have access to the recordings and workshop material just in case you miss a class or wish to revisit a class you attended.

THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP: What's the Occasion?

Unlock the power of poignant storytelling in our online workshop dedicated to capturing life's most impactful moments. Delve into the art of crafting narratives that illuminate the significance and emotion behind life's special events, equipping you with the tools to convey profound experiences with depth and resonance. Join us to learn how to immortalize these moments on the page, leaving a lasting impression on your readers.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Cassandra IsFree

Cassandra IsFree is a 4x published author, spoken word artist, slam poet, playwright and award-winning actress from Norfolk, VA. She is a founding member of Verb Benders Slam Team from Hampton Roads, VA, currently ranked 3rd in the world. She is a 10x Write About Now Slam Poetry Champion, 2x Word is Write Slam Poetry Champion, 2x Pure Ink Slam Poetry Champion and Verb Benders Grand Slam Champion. Cassandra IsFree is internationally ranked amongst slam poets in the world as well as the #3 ranked slam poet for Write About Now Worldwide Poetry League. She has been published nationally and internationally in publications including Bareknuckle Poetry Journal in Australia, Tokyo Poetry Journal in Japan and Defunkt Magazine (US). She is the 2020 recipient of the Editor’s Choice Award for DiBiase Poetry. Cassandra was selected as a winner of the Poetry on the Pavement contest for the City of Norfolk, VA and her poems are now stenciled onto sidewalks throughout the city. She was also nominated for Poet Laureate for the state of VA in 2022. Cassandra is pursuing her Doctorate in Education and works as a special education teacher within the public school system. She loves performing & teaching.

HOW TO ATTEND

A Single Class Pass provides access to an individual class as well as its recording. All classes are free to active, paid monthly Write About Now Members on Facebook, Square or PayPal. For more info on how to become a member, visit www.wanpoetry.com.