An Evening of Readings That Will Flame and Burn, with:

Alex Cafarelli

Jennifer Aja Fernandes

Kirthan Aujlay

Lauren Strapagiel

Sica Siccone

Is there a sexy story you’re burning to write or re-write? Do you want to develop your own queer smut, lusty leather poems, or hot role play scripts? Writing Sex for Trauma Survivors is a hands-on workshop for new and seasoned writers who are ready to get their hands dirty with words. With a strong commitment to confidentiality and craft, these workshops generate creative writing which spans genres—from memoir to poetry to short stories, from science fiction to playwriting to novels.

Creative writing about sex can be a powerful avenue for reclaiming consent and recreating stories generated by our own sexual agency as trauma survivors. Holding space to engage with our sexuality and desire in a safe, creative context forms new neural pathways with the potential for healing, community building, and the total annihilation of rape culture.

Alex will structure the workshop using the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) workshop method which values every writing voice within a supportive, non-hierarchical environment. Come prepared to write about sex, trauma, BDSM, heartache, desire, relationships, healing, and whatever else comes out of your pen, pencil, or keyboard. There will be time to share what you write, but no pressure to do so. Please arrive on time and come prepared with a pen and notebook or a laptop.