Jessica Hagedorn is the author of the novels Toxicology, Dream Jungle, The Gangster of Love, and Dogeaters (all Penguin); and books of poetry including Danger And Beauty (City LIghts) and Burning Heart: A Portrait of the Philippines (Rizzoli). She is the editor of Charlie Chan Is Dead: An Anthology of Contemporary Asian American Fiction (Penguin) and Manila Noir (Akashic). Her work for the stage includes adaptations of Dogeaters and The Gangster of Love, as well as multimedia collaborations with visual artists, composers, and choreographers, among others. Her work in film includes the screenplay for Fresh Kill, a feature film directed by artist Shu Lea Cheang. She is presently at work on a hybrid memoir.
Master Class
Jessica Hagedorn
Online
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Registration is now closed for this class.
I have had the good fortune over the years of collaborating on multimedia projects with musicians, visual artists, dancers, actors, filmmakers, even an architect or two. These rich and thrilling encounters—especially with music—have had a profound impact on how I approach my writing practice. Music has a visceral immediacy that can trigger memory, enhance focus, make language come alive, propel the narrative forward or disrupt it. I love writing to music, and find that making a playlist for whatever I’m working on can be revelatory. The playlist I imagine putting together for the new book I’m writing includes spoken word, an aria from a favorite opera, a Filipino pop song from the fifties, a disco anthem from the seventies, maybe a bit of Penderecki, then something funky and sublime by Grace Jones. A wildly eclectic mix, but never random. The music I choose is meant to inform or transform my writing in some interesting way.
I look forward to your questions, the sharing of work, a lively discussion, and—if time and technology permit—everyone free writing to music.
Saturday, November 5, 2022
3:00–5:00 p.m. ET
1 session
Online on Zoom
Where are the Master Classes and workshops located?
Currently, all Master Classes and workshops are held online on Zoom.
I registered but did not receive a link. What do I do?
You will receive an email from A Public Space one week prior to the start date, with materials and a Zoom link to join the class. Please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you do not receive this email.
Can I receive a recording of a past or upcoming workshop or class?
No. The only way to attend a Master Class or workshop is live.
Is closed captioning available?
Yes. Otter.ai live notes are available for all Master Classes, and on a case-by-case basis for workshops. (If you are signed up for a workshop, please discuss closed captioning with your instructor.) To view the notes, look for the red LIVE dropdown menu in the top left of your Zoom screen and select View Stream on Otter.ai.
Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are available for all Master Classes. Scholarships are not currently offered for workshops. To apply, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the subject “Master Class Scholarship Application” and include 1) a short statement outlining your interest in this class, and how a scholarship would benefit you as a writer or a reader; and 2) a short bio. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
The Master Class or workshop I want to join is sold out. Is there a waitlist?
Yes. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to be added to the waitlist for an upcoming Master Class or workshop.
I signed up for a class but can't make it. Can I be refunded?
Full refunds are offered if requested at least two weeks prior to the start date of the class. After that, before the start date, we are able to offer a 50% refund. We cannot refund day-of cancellations, and we cannot refund or partially refund tuition once the class has started. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you need to cancel your registration.
But I signed up for a class after the cut-off point for a full refund had passed. Can I still be eligible for a full refund?
No. Please be aware of our cancellation policy upon registration.
I'd like to transfer my registration to someone else. Is this possible?
Yes. That is very generous of you! Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your enrollment in an Academy class, please let us know as soon as possible. We can only offer full refunds if you cancel two weeks prior to the start of class. After that, before the start date of class, we can offer a 50% refund. We cannot refund day-of cancellations, and we cannot refund or partially refund tuition once the class has begun.