New Workshop: Getting Started on Your Memoir

With Jessica Bram

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

You've been thinking of writing a memoir ... You have a wealth of wisdom to pass down to the next generations ... You want to record those significant moments in your life that made you who you are... But don't know how to get started? If so, this introductory memoir writing workshop is for you!

This workshop will guide you through the techniques to enable you to begin to write your memoir. Participants will read from their work each week, with the objective of receiving feedback in a constructive and supportive atmosphere. Emphasis will be on organizing and bringing clarity to your memoir. You will also learn narrative techniques to make the memoir interesting, informative, and compelling.

This workshop is ideal for beginners who wish to get started writing their memoirs for the first time. It is also geared to those who have already done some memoir writing and are ready to share and further shape their work.

WHEN:
8 Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.:
Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10, 17, 24

WHERE:

Round Hill Community Church

395 Round Hill Road, Greenwich
(Exit 28 off Merritt Parkway)

COST:
$450 for 8-week session.

MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 8

For questions or more information see www.westportwritersworkshop.com or contact Jessica Bram at (203) 227-3250 or jessica@jbram.com