Description
Reclaiming the Erotic: Writing Sex with Honesty and Power
Date/Time: December 7th| 11am – 12:30pm
Location: 1901 Jefferson St, Office #105, Tacoma, WA
Cost: FREE, $25 Suggested Donation
This 90-minute workshop invites writers to explore how to write about sex and intimacy with honesty, confidence, and care. Together, we’ll read short examples of sensual writing, discuss how language shapes desire and power, and use guided prompts to uncover the sexual stories we tell ourselves — and how they inform our creative work. Rather than shying away from discomfort or relying on euphemism, we’ll practice writing that feels alive, grounded, and true to the body. The workshop will close with a small, optional salon where participants can share a brief piece or reflection on what they discovered. All levels and genres are welcome — whether you’re writing fiction, poetry, or memoir, this is a space to explore the erotic with curiosity, craft, and courage.
Notes
- Registration is requested though not required.
- Email Chris at bluecactuspress@gmail.com regarding any accessibility concerns.
About the Facilitator
Rae Miqueli is a writer and disability activist whose work explores memory, rupture, and the soft violence of survival. They hold an MFA from a university in Dublin, Ireland, where the lyricism of the land continues to echo in their voice. Their writing has been featured in The Fat Zine, and their chapbook Purge was awarded the John Pierce Chapbook Prize in 2022. They currently live in Tacoma, WA.
