The Memoir Series: Writing the Family

Leo Tolstoy said, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." In this class, we will try to explore the sticky particularities of our family stories. Through lecture, in-class exercises, and close reading of successful personal writing, this course will give you the tools to help you find the driving story in your family history. We'll also look at writing from a child's point of view and the ethics of writing about family members. Students will leave this class with new material and fresh insights into old material.

Part of GrubStreet's Memoir Series, dedicated to the craft and process of memoir writing. Classes include:

• The Memoir Series: Where to Begin
• The Memoir Series: Seeing Yourself as a Character
• The Memoir Series: Memory Vs. Truth
• The Memoir Series: Details! Details! Details!
• The Memoir Series: Writing the Family

To learn more about instructor Alysia Abbott and her teaching style, check out the short podcast with her in our GrubStreet Instructor Interview series: