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Writing the Unseen: Metaphor, States of Mind, and Emotion

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Date and Time

  • Saturday, May 9, 2026  9:30am - 12:30pm

Location

WriterHouse, 508 Dale Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Details

How do you show anxiety without saying "she was anxious"? Move beyond the cliché of the racing heart. This seminar explores how to translate abstract internal states—like shame, fear, or joy—into tangible imagery. Learn to use metaphor and sensory detail to make the unseen unforgettably visible.