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Carole Poustie - Memoir/Life Writing

Writers' Workshop presented by Geelong Regional Libraries
2023-10-21 10:30:00 2023-10-21 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Carole Poustie - Memoir/Life Writing Designed for anyone with an interest in creative writing, this workshop will appeal to those interested in writing memoir, family history, personal narrative, poetry or other kind of life writing. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang

Saturday, October 21
10:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 10:30:00 2023-10-21 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Carole Poustie - Memoir/Life Writing Designed for anyone with an interest in creative writing, this workshop will appeal to those interested in writing memoir, family history, personal narrative, poetry or other kind of life writing. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang

Designed for anyone with an interest in creative writing, this workshop will appeal to those interested in writing memoir, family history, personal narrative, poetry or other kind of life writing.

During the course of the workshop, participants will explore:

  • What is life writing and what do we already know about it?
  • What is creative nonfiction? Adding to the truth? Making things up? Something else?
  • What is the difference between memoir, autobiography, biography, and the personal essay?
  • Converting a situation into a story
  • Creating characters
  • Writing in scenes
  • Keeping the reader engaged—incorporating tension and suspense
  • What is my structure?
  • The question of ethics


Participants will have opportunity to write and to share their work with each other for feedback.

This three hour workshop will include a short break. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Tickets $30pp OR $20pp for GRLC Members (free to join) OR $10 for Concession holders.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
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