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) - Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
Saturday, October 21
10:30am - 1:30pm
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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) - Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)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.
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
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| Mon, May 11 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
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