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Brevity in Form: The Art of the Short Essay

May 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - May 31, 2026 @ 1:30 pm

In this workshop, we will take a deep dive into crafting the short essay, a moving and personal form with the emotional impact of a short story and the lyricism of poetry. We’ll read essays from masters and innovators and explore sources of inspiration, from distant memories to pet peeves to impassioned beliefs. With the help of prompts, you will write at a number of first drafts and then shape and revise at least one into a pitch perfect, polished jewel.

Suggested Donation: $720

To register, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone 845-384-6660, ext. 3002 or email: guesthouse@hcmnet.org

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Start:
May 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
End:
May 31, 2026 @ 1:30 pm
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Holy Cross Monastery
1615 Route 9W
West Park, New York 12493 United States
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