Mary Karr is a master memoirist, and her book The Art of Memoir is indispensable for the aspiring memoirist. It demystifies the craft of writing memoir, blending personal anecdotes from her own life and teaching career with insights from other writers. It's an accessible, irreverent, and honest exploration of the genre, covering the mechanics, history, and emotional truths of writing about one's own life.
The class comes with an optional half hour consultation and critique with Laura about your own work. In advance of your conversation, she will read up to five pages of your memoir, or a description and outline.
Please read The Art of Memoir ahead of class if you can. Copies are available at Green Apple Books on the Park for purchase. Class limited to 10 people.
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm
May 26, June 2, June 16
Please note that there will be no class Tuesday, June 9.
$260 (15% off for Backstory co-working & community members)
+ Optional Individual Consultations with Laura
$75 (15% off for members)