About this Service

A six-week writing workshop designed to teach basic, creative tools that create the best version of your memoir. Learn to lock in the framework so your inner artist can run amok. Write an emotionally powerful book that resonates with readers.

It’s a critical time to share our stories. We all need to tap into what we’ve got and connect our wisdom, skills and experiences with broader communities.

This workshop teaches new authors to produce stronger books.

The Craft of Memoir Writing course includes the option to have some of your workshop material included in a poetic 100-page prescriptive non-fiction book about memoir writing. The book will be available (free for workshop participants) before spring.

* Learn the basic building blocks of writing (character development, dialogue, structure, tone, plot,
point of view, voice, tension, setting).

* Learn poetic devices for filling in gaps in memory, clever ways to disguise characters for legal or safety purposes, writing through trauma, giving yourself permission to tell your story.

Authors with the best intentions and compelling stories often write their books blindly, without having learned or practiced some of the basics, and wind up frustrated. Everyone who has dreamed of writing a book, can write one, with the proper tools. Learn some tricks, then embark full force into writing your story.

Please visit my website for more information or to register.

Dates

Tuesday afternoons. 12-2 Eastern Standard Time. December 10-January 28 –no class on December 24 or December 31.

Or Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. December 11-January 29—no class on December 25 or January.

About this Lister

I am a ghostwriter who has penned roughly a dozen (mainly human rights/trauma- based) memoirs, poet, and writing coach. My investigative reporting has been published in places like The Nation and on NPR's All Things Considered.

I have micro-moved many times in my life and found several apartments through The Listings Project. I currently live in Manhattan with my dog Zena. I like to wander, make ugly collages and write stuff.

Background and Expertise

Please visit my website for more information. www.waterstonewriters.com