Writing from Memory
Writing from Memory
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In this hands-on personal writing class, we will use a series of guided exercises to excavate and examine our most vivid memories. Together, we will read and discuss several short excerpts from both classic and contemporary literature where the writer begins with a memory and analyzes, questions, or even explodes it. Along the way, we will talk about techniques for handling the limits of memory when writing a personal essay or other piece of creative nonfiction. Participants will walk away with multiple "beginnings" and ideas for further development or revision.
Materials: please bring a notebook and writing utensil.
Appropriate for ages 13+.
Session offered by Shayne Terry.
The Fine Print: Registration to all Mud U classes is free, but if you can no longer attend a class, we ask that you email volunteer Betsy Shiland at shilandb@gmail.com.
Please be aware that we do share the email addresses of our registrants with instructors so that they can be in touch with you if need be and so that they can plan.