Sometimes, the most inspiring place to write is in a room full of writers. Writers Gym is a hands-on improvisational writing workshop. The weekly writing “work-out” is designed to help students generate new work, experiment in a variety of genres, and increase their flexibility and spontaneity as writers. For a substantial portion of every class, students will write in response to prompts provided by the instructor. We will explore various ways of telling a story, through fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and multi-genre forms. Time will be allotted for participants to share work aloud and receive feedback. The class is open to students who have taken at least one creative writing course, or who have professional writing experience. Prerequisite: at least one creative writing course, or professional writing experience.