Category Archives: writing workshop
Madison-area memoir writers: Join a workshop at Sequoya Library?
A few seats are available in “Start Writing Your Memoir” starting September 29 at the Sequoya Branch Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd, in Madison. We’ll meet Mondays 11 am – 1 pm for 8 weeks, finishing on November 17. The workshop is free, but … Continue reading
Upcoming events, Madison & Mineral Point
There’s a lot writers of “true stories well told” can learn from the techniques of fiction. Want to try your hand at it? Sign up now for… Fiction Writing Workshop: A six week series with Gregg Williard Goodman South Madison Library Get … Continue reading
In Madison? Accelerate your memoir writing in August
I am offering a “lite” version of my “Start Writing Your Memoir” workshop later this summer. We will meet for 5 nights July 31 through August 28, 6:45pm-8:45pm at Pinney Branch Library, 204 Cottage Grove Rd. For a description of the … Continue reading
11th Annual Celebration of Writing! + Open Mic
May’s “First Monday, First Person” salon morphs into the Goodman South Madison Branch Library’s Annual Celebration of Writing on Monday night, May 5th. If you are in Madison, join us and enjoy the writing talents of our community! p.s. Thank you, … Continue reading
Two Memoir Writers’ Salons meets in first week of March
First [Day] First Person–now I’ve gone and complicated things! Monday evening or midday Friday, whichever suits your schedule, join us to share and critique writing in the first person with like-minded people! Sign up on arrival to read on a first-come, … Continue reading
New: quarterly, a midday memoir writers’ salon at Pinney Library
Read about the latest addition to my “First ____ , First Person” memoir writer’s salons here.
Spring 2014 Upcoming Workshops
The stories of our lives connect generations and communities. That’s a priceless gift, one anyone can create, with guidance. Small group workshops are a great way to get started and stay motivated. Check out my new schedule of Spring workshops … Continue reading
“First Monday, First Person” Memoir Writers’ Monthly Salon meets January 6th
6pm – 7:45pm Goodman South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S Park St, Madison, WI Free Share and critique writing in the first person with like-minded people! Sign up on arrival to read on a first-come, first-served basis, and receive group feedback. Listeners … Continue reading
Denis LeDoux says, “Don’t De-value Your Characters”
I’ve been talking about character as an aspect of memoir writing in my workshops this fall, so this recent blog post by my colleague Denis LeDoux of The Memoir Network caught my eye. He is the author of Turning Memories … Continue reading
“First Monday, First Person” Salon begins next Monday night!
My new monthly salon, called “First Monday, First Person,” begins next Monday night. Thanks to the support of the Goodman South Madison Library, this will be a free monthly event. “First Monday, First Person” A Memoir Writers’ Monthly Salon Share … Continue reading
True Stories Well Told 