Building Blocks of Memoir: Writing about That Essential Person

INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Spears
TIME: Sunday, July 7, 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Sunday, April 28. After Sunday, April 28 : $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Hybrid. Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map). This workshop is also available via Zoom.
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15

In this memoir workshop, you will discover and explore a time when someone influenced your life in a notable way. This person could be someone you know well–a parent, sibling, grandparent, child, teacher, or friend. Or the person might be someone that you knew only at that specific time in your life. Your experiences might have been positive, negative, or a mix of both.

During our time together, we’ll practice the techniques of characterization, scene writing, time transitions, structure, and reflection. All these add up to the makings of a memorable essay or an episode for a larger work.

This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. This project is generously funded by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mid-America Arts Alliance.