Small Moment, Big Story: An Approach To Memoir Writing with Molly Wizenberg (Five Sessions – In-Person Learning – San Diego, CA)

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In-Person Learning

In this class for creative nonfiction writers of all experience levels, we will use life’s everyday experiences to reveal and write the stories that matter most.

From an old sweater discovered at the back of a closet to the final cigarette shared with an ex, the moments that carry meaning in life can, at first glance, seem too small or too ordinary to be significant. But when we bring to these instances a writer’s tools, we can surprise even ourselves with what we find.

In this workshop, Molly Wizenberg will share writing exercises to help you unlock stories contained within the objects, places, and habits of your own life. Alongside these prompts, we’ll also discuss elements of the craft of personal narrative and read short works from a variety of writers: Sharon Olds, Melissa Febos, Sandra Cisneros, Richard Blanco, and more. Participants will share some of the work they produce for constructive feedback from the instructor and the group.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to use writing to better understand their own lives, and it may be especially useful for photographers seeking to incorporate autobiographical writing into their projects.

This course is strictly limited to 12 students.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
A $500 deposit is required to reserve space in the workshop (you may also elect to pay the tuition in full). The balance is due three months prior to the start date. Refund requests arriving four months or greater prior the start date will result in a $50 administrative fee.  Refund requests arriving three to four months prior to the start date will result in loss of deposit or $500. Refund requests arriving two to three months prior to the start date will result in a 50% loss of the workshop fee. No refunds will be provided for requests arriving less than two months prior to the start date. All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@lacphoto.org.

Molly Wizenberg is the bestselling author of three memoirs: The Fixed Stars, A Homemade Life, and Delancey. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Lit Hub, The Washington Post, Bon Appetit, and elsewhere. From 2004 to 2019, she wrote the James Beard Award-winning blog Orangette. Molly lives in Seattle and teaches writing around the world.

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Details

• Five Sessions
• Date: Sunday, March 22, 2 – 4 pm PST (Orientation), Monday through Thursday, March 23-26, 9 am – 4 pm PST; Friday, March 27, 9 am – 12 pm PST + An Afternoon in the Park, 4 pm – 6 pm
• Enrollment Limit 12 participants
• Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels. Students must be familiar with their cameras.
• Tuition: $3,095 Non-Members; $2,995 Members; (Become a Member and save!)
• Location: San Diego – Balboa Park, Museum of Photographic Arts

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