UPCOMING
Crafting Personal Essays with Substance
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $100
Limited to: 12 participants
Personal essays are more than just recaps of our lives; they take readers through life changing moments, both big and small, and show how the experience has changed them. Done thoughtfully, personal essays have the power to move readers, inspire fellow writers, and shape our worldviews.
During our time together, you can expect to:
This workshop is open to writers of all levels. Please come to class with a notebook and an open mind.
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $100
Limited to: 12 participants
Personal essays are more than just recaps of our lives; they take readers through life changing moments, both big and small, and show how the experience has changed them. Done thoughtfully, personal essays have the power to move readers, inspire fellow writers, and shape our worldviews.
During our time together, you can expect to:
- Write on a number of prompts.
- Explore the prompt that speaks to you most.
- Learn how to find the larger, connective story within your personal essay.
- Learn how to approach difficult characters and uncomfortable truths with empathy and compassion.
- Learn how to read personal essays like a writer.
- Engage with your story in a safe and comfortable environment.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels. Please come to class with a notebook and an open mind.