Sunday Writers Salon

The Soundtrack of a Story: Writing Through Songs

Music has a way of reaching memory before we have words for it. A familiar melody can return us to a particular room, person, season, or version of ourselves, while an unfamiliar song can open the door to an entirely imagined world.

In this generative workshop, writers will use music as a starting point for memory, emotion, and storytelling. Through guided listening and writing exercises, participants will explore the images, experiences, places, and narratives that songs awaken. Writers will experiment with rhythm, mood, and association to discover how listening closely can lead to unexpected material on the page.

Facilitator: Eli Villamán is a multidisciplinary writer and educator whose work blends literature, visual arts, and storytelling. Trained in narrative and creativity studies, she is a novelist, screenwriter, actress, director, and creative writing teacher. She founded Escribir es HOY and has led creative writing workshops across…