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A room of their own | Masterclass #1
\nIntroduction to the short story: How to fit the whole world on a single page<\/h6>\n

WHEN<\/strong>, in collaboration with WHEN Hub<\/strong> and with the support of the Est\u00e9e Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund<\/strong> and Vital Voices<\/strong>, is delighted to announce the launch of the program \u201cA room of their own<\/a><\/strong>\u201d, designed to empower emerging and underrepresented women writers<\/strong> in Greece. The program focuses on education<\/strong>, networking<\/strong>, and visibility<\/strong> for women creators, fostering an inclusive literary community that amplifies women\u2019s voices<\/strong> and promotes equality<\/strong> through the power of storytelling<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of the program, 5 in-person and online Masterclasses<\/strong> will be held with acclaimed Greek (and international!) women writers, where participants will develop their creative writing skills<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Masterclass #1, with Alexandra K*<\/h6>\n

Monday, December 15, 18:00\u201320:00, at WHEN Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a short story, what is it not, and how much does the definition really matter? Starting from both classic and unconventional examples, and through hands-on exercises, we will explore the architecture of a short story<\/strong> and examine how it can be blown apart, while keeping its core intact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra K*<\/strong> is a prose writer, playwright, and screenwriter. Her books published by Patakis Publications include Things the Virgin Mary thinks about while secretly smoking in the bathroom (short stories), How sea Urchins kiss (novel), and Revolutionary methods for Cleaning your Swimming pool and milk, blood (plays). Her work has been staged at the National Theatre of Greece, the Greek National Opera, and the Athens & Epidaurus Festival,has received awards and been translated into multiple languages. She was a writer-in-residence at the University of Iowa\u2019s International Writing Program (2021).<\/span><\/p>\n

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Masterclass will include:
\n<\/strong>\u2013 Free creative activities for children. If you need this service, please let us know via the registration form!
\n<\/span>\u2013 Greek Sign Language interpretation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u201cA Room of Their Own<\/a>\u201d program aspires to become a landmark for literature in Greece, a tool for social change, feminist action, and women\u2019s empowerment. Through it, WHEN continues its mission to promote equality, empowerment, and feminist leadership: this time through literature, imagination, and the stories of women who are changing the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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