Surrealism and Writing Games

Writing games and procedures played a major role in the Surrealist movement of the early twentieth century. Not only did the Surrealists believe that through these games they could unlock the door to their subconsciousness (thereby freeing themselves from the bonds of logic and discursive order), but also that the collaborative nature of the games would allow them to tap into a collective store of artistic and poetic energies.

It is not necessary to approach these games with the same high-minded ideals of the Surrealists (though you are certainly welcome and encouraged to do so). This group exists to practice these writing games as a way to write without the stress of production and expectation. It is also a way to meet other writers and enjoy the process of artistic collaboration.