4-Part Memoir Writing Workshop with Judah Leblang

About the Event

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Event |

Thu, March 14, 2013 - 2:30pm - Thu, March 14, 2013 - 4:45pm

LOCATION

United States

Join us for this free 4-week workshop with Medford-based writer and storyteller Judah Leblang. Judah is the author of Finding My Place: One Man’s Journey from Cleveland to Boston and Beyond. He is also a columnist for Bay Windows newspaper and a radio commentator.

In this course we will:

·    Discuss the process of writing memoir and what makes a good story
·    Look at examples of short memoir vignettes and discuss what makes them effective
·    Refine our pieces in a workshop format and receive supportive/constructive feedback
·    Participate in an optional group reading at the library

The dates for the workshop are:

3 Thursdays: March 14th, 21st, and 28th, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
1 Saturday: April 6th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (this will be the reading for students who choose to participate)

Enrollment is limited to 15 people. Please register by e-mailing Judah
at lakeeffectpress@gmail.com or calling him at 617-466-9637