 Memoir Writing Workshop |
On Saturday, August 20 from 1 to 4 pm, Kathryn Abajian will be offering a writing workshop titled "Write Your Life into Literature in First Person Memoir."
 Learn more about narrative nonfiction essay writing as we study the craft, write, discuss, and write some more. Instruction is useful for beginners as well as experienced writers. We'll learn about the narrator's voice, how to structure content, and how to revise for effect.
Enrollment of $75 includes all materials and one follow-up email consultation. Enrollment is limited to ten students; we will hold the workshop with as few as six writers. Interested writers are encouraged to contact Kathryn at kabajian@gmail.com for more information if desired.
Kathryn Abajian earned her M.A. in English at San Francisco State University and has since helped countless students find their writing voices and make literary meaning of life experience. She teaches as an emeritus professor of creative writing for Diablo Valley College, facilitates writing workshops, and edits manuscripts. Her travel, memoir, and arts essays have appeared in various publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, American Art Review, Salon.com, and Travelers' Tales anthologies. |
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