Whats the difference between a class and a workshop?
What’s the difference between a class and a workshop? At BIG SMOKE one of our priorities is to ensure that participants are in the environment most suited to them and their writing. If you’re a beginning writer, returning to writing after a break, or interested in concentrating on a new form, a class is a good place to start. A class is where the process of identifying your own strengths and interests as a writer begins. In a class environment, there’s a little more guidance for participating writers, whether it involves new exercises or exploring new areas of technique and craft. Classes will, however, usually involve some kind of workshop element, with participants honing their abilities to offer supportive and constructive criticism to others in the class. Workshops are best suited to those with some writing experience. Participants will be involved in setting their own writing goals and be comfortable sharing their work with the group as well as offering feedback to others. It is i
