This hands-on workshop is for writers who are interested in developing a book-length memoir or essay collection, and in sharing their life stories. In this intensive workshop, we will explore many of the key features of the memoir genre including: finding your theme or through-line, dealing with internal and external conflict, finding your structure, and balancing scene vs narrative--showing vs. telling. In class, we'll look at short excerpts that illustrate craft elements of developing memoir and complete writing exercises that build on these topics. By the end of the session, you should have a clearer sense of your theme, tools to assist you in developing your book's structure, and practical techniques to help you move forward with your project.
This class meets from 10:00am-4:30pm at Literary Cleveland's office at 13002 Larchmere Blvd. We will take a lunch break in the middle of the day so plan to pack a lunch or grab something nearby.
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Details: Finding your Memoir meets Saturday, July 20 from 10:00AM-4:30 PM ET in person at Literary Cleveland's office: 13002 Larchmere Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44120.
Prerequisite: None
Genre: Nonfiction
Level: Emerging
Format: Workshop with generative writing outside of class and feedback during class.
Location: This class takes places online via Zoom.
Size: Limited to 12 participants (including scholarships).
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
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Judah Leblang is a storyteller, memoirist and writing teacher. His essays and commentaries have been broadcast throughout the US on more than 150 NPR and ABC-network radio stations, as well as several Canadian stations.
Literary Cleveland
13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120
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