DESCRIPTION OF THIS MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP:
This workshop is for beginning to advanced writers who wish to try their hand at writing flash memoir. In this three-week course, students will learn the basics of memoir writing and how to successfully write a flash (or mini) memoir – a precursor to learning how to write a book-length memoir.
During the workshop, you will write two 750-word flash memoirs at home, share your work online in advance of class, read your story in class, and reap the benefit of gentle student and teacher critiques of your work. Larkin will also provide written editing suggestions for your memoirs, something rarely offered in writing workshops.
PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP: You will receive information on what we’ll cover during our three sessions, how the sessions will be structured, and basic information on memoir writing.
Sessions will be held on: AUGUST 30, 2025; SEPTEMBER 6, 2025, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Times: 8/30: 10-2 (One hour lunch break); 9/6: 10-3 (One hour lunch break); 9/13: 10-3 (One hour lunch break
Cost: $300 (includes all three sessions, in class feedback and written editing suggestions for your memoirs)
Class size is limited to 8 students total.
