In this workshop, you’ll explore memoir through short forms, ranging from the personal essay to the prose poem. With the help of prompts, examples, and occasional timed writing sessions, you’ll practice capturing memory, image, and reflection in concise and compelling ways. This class welcomes all levels, no previous experience is required. Just bring pen and paper (or a tablet) and a willingness to write.

What You Will Learn
1) How to approach memoir through short forms such as essays, vignettes, and poems
2) Techniques for writing with focus, compression, and imagery
3) Strategies for transforming memory into vivid and resonant storytelling
4) How to use prompts and timed writing to spark ideas and overcome blocks
5) Ways to read and learn from contemporary short-form memoir examples
6) Confidence in developing your own voice and perspective on the page