Life Writing

Every life contains a multitude of stories. How best can you tell yours? In this soup-to-nuts 6-week Life Writing workshop for writers of all abilities—beginner to expert— Kathryn Miles will help you develop the skills needed to craft compelling narrative and memoir. We’ll begin with exercises to determine what stories you want to tell, along with how to identify your audience and theme. From there, we will explore and practice creative writing techniques to develop character, dialogue, scene and structure. Finally, students will have the opportunity to pursue guided research and to practice pitching their work for publication. A workshop-based class, this course will also provide ample opportunity for writers of every level to share their work and receive feedback in a collaborative, supportive environment. Students should buy or borrow a copy of the following books before the start of class: Best American Essays 2024 and Body Work by Melissa Febos.

Additional Information:
Kathryn Miles is an award-winning journalist and science writer. The long-time editor of Hawk & Handsaw, Miles served as professor of environmental studies and writing at Unity College from 2001-2015 and has since taught in several graduate schools and low residency-MFA programs. Miles is the author of five books: Adventures with Ari, All Standing, Superstorm, Quakeland, and Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders.

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