Five Wednesday Sessions
10 – 12 EST
Dates: 11/12 – 12/17 (OFF 11/26)
Every family has a story—some joyful, some complicated, all worth telling. But how do you take those stories and shape them into compelling fiction, memoir, or personal essays? This class is for writers who have a powerful family story and want support and guidance in bringing it to the page. Through discussion, writing exercises, and examination of into published works, we’ll explore ways to transform memory into writing, balancing truth and imagination. Together, we’ll form a supportive space to explore and craft your unique narrative.
Students can expect:
- A supportive, creative writing community
- Instruction on transforming memories into story
- Prompts to help you generate pages
- Discussions of published works that serve as helpful examples
- Multiple opportunities to share your drafts for constructive feedback