Class Description
This is a class on the personal essay, or the memoir in short form. Your experiences, your people, you -- and in particular, the stories you can tell today about the version of yourself that you were yesterday, last year, ten years ago. We'll spend some time reading excerpts from published essays, though much of this class is going to be in-class writing and sharing. By the end of the four weeks, you'll leave the class with lots of new material and some understanding of the fundamentals for writing creative nonfiction. Authors we read may include Chanel Miller, Rabih Alameddine, Alex Chee, and Cheryl Strayed.
This class will be primarily taught in English, reading texts included. The instructor also speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and welcomes students in those languages as well.
Please Note: Registration is not required but strongly preferred! Walk-ins are welcome.
Who Should Register?
Grub @ The BPL has a special focus on making the creative writing workshop more accessible to those who face challenges due to cost, language skills, lack of access to transportation, and other barriers. We believe that all voices must be spotlighted with the range and fullness they deserve.
These programs are offered tuition-free thanks to the support of generous donors who are committed to our mission of ensuring all voices are heard.