Writing the Body


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What does it mean to "write the body"?
When our bodies deviate in any way from the (mythical) norm, when they are trans*, fat, disabled, ill, racialized or when we view them through lenses that are informed by dysphoria, low self-esteem or traumatic past experiences, it can be incredibly difficult to be in our bodies, to talk about our bodies, to experience and especially to accept our bodies.
Writing the body means writing ourselves into our bodies.
It means writing about our bodies, writing about the way it feels to be in our bodies and the way it feels to think about or look at or touch our bodies.
It means writing to our bodies, and writing for our bodies.
It means finding language to share with family, or doctors, or lovers, or friends.
Writing the body offers an opportunity to explore your relationship with your body, with no expectation that you will be magically transformed. Healing is slow work. Language is a powerful tool, but it works best when there is less pressure.
Because we meet when the building is closed, please arrive 5-10 minutes early. If you do arrive late, text Tiffany at 403-701-1489 and someone will let you in.
Writing in the Margins (www.writinginthemargins.ca) events are always open to all genders, all orientations, all experience levels, racial identities, socio-economic classes, educational backgrounds and abilities. We believe that writing belongs to everyone.
Bring your notebook, your laptop, your ipad or notepad. Find yourself in the welcoming space of a Writing in the Margins workshop, and write your way towards yourself. You will not be obligated to share your just-written work, and you always have the option of sitting an exercise out and just listening if other writers are willing to share their work.
This is a guided writing workshop, open to all experience levels, in a queer-friendly, gender-inclusive space. Pay-what-you-want, $15 suggested.

Writing the Body