Gratitude: Nerd Lunch

 

I do this thing called Nerd Lunch with my Creative Writing class every fall semester, and I just love it so much. When I was first developing the curriculum for my Creative Writing program, I spent (way too much) time brainstorming ways to give the students as real world of an experience as possible. I got to thinking about what published and aspiring authors do, and I recalled how helpful the write nights had been for me when I would go. With it being a school assignment, it would not be easy to plan a night thing since no one else would be at the school, but I just had to find a way to make this work. I got thinking and thinking, and then it came to me—Nerd Lunch—an author write night but in the afternoon at the school with a snacky potluck. I even had a logo designed for it and stickers made that I give to the students who attend, and every year, I am astounded by how much fun my Creative Writing students have working, snacking, and helping each other. It is glorious, and I am so thankful that I am able to do this fun tradition for students to look forward to each fall.