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Essentials of Memoir Writing: Telling Your Story

Free Writing Workshop with John Vanderslice
2025-03-04 10:00:00 2025-03-04 11:00:00 America/Chicago Essentials of Memoir Writing: Telling Your Story Local professor and published author, Dr. John Vanderslice, is teaching a memoir writing workshop! Faulkner County Library - Program Space 1

Tuesday, March 04
10:00am - 11:00am

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Faulkner County Library

Program Space 1

Local professor and published author, Dr. John Vanderslice, is teaching a memoir writing workshop!

This is a FREE writing workshop! You do not have to attend every session. Please feel free to attend the sessions most applicable to your needs. Scheduled Tuesdays at 10:00 am in Program Space 1 (unless otherwise noted)

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Tentative Schedule for Memoir Essentials:

  • February 11: Memoir vs. Autobiography
  • February 18: Exploring and Questioning Memory
  • February 25: Drawing Scenes from Real Life
  • March 4: Treating Characters in Real Stories
  • March 11: Research and using Facts
  • March 18: Writing Honestly
  • April 8: Point of View Possibilities
  • April 15: Themes in Real Life Stories
  • April 22: Voice and Word Choice
  • April 29: Dealing with One’s Family and other Readers

**This schedule is subject to change due to weather, county closures, etc. Please check the website and follow Faulkner County Library on Facebook for announcements about reschedules and closures**

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing Club | Educational | Adult Writing Group |

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