October 14, 2025 / 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM / via Zoom
An Anglè ak Kreyòl Ayisyen.

Fwa Liv Miami prezante First Draft, yon seri evènman ekriti gratis ak enfòmèl kote kominote, metye, ak kreyativite rapid rankontre nan salon vityèl tematik chak mwa kote ekriven sosyalize, pataje travay yo, epi ale ak bèl istwa.

Theme: Writing History in the Present Tense

Step into the time machine of your imagination. History speaks—and in this workshop, it sings. Join poet and author Nadine Pinede to explore historical verse novels—a powerful form that blends poetry and storytelling to bring the past to life, so it speaks to the present. Inspired by Zora’s evocative words and trailblazing legacy, we’ll discover how verse rooted in real events can give voice to untold stories and help us imagine bold, better futures. Through writing prompts and discussion, you’ll learn how to build lyrical narratives that speak across time. Whether you’re drawn to ancient civilizations, hidden heroes, or your own family’s stories, this workshop will give you the tools to start turning history into ou story.

Nadine Pinede is the daughter of Haitian exiles from the Duvalier dictatorship. She created her own interdisciplinary major at Harvard and then continued on to Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. She also has an MFA in fiction and poetry and holds a PhD from Indiana University. Her debut novel in verse, When the Mapou Sings, was named a 2025 Américas Award Honor Book.

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