In this self-led mini-workshop, learn how to begin crafting a personal memoir or narrative through vivid storytelling techniques. By the end of the session, they will have drafted a scene of their own life story, using sensory details and emotions to engage readers and evoke empathy.
Students learn to:
- Understand what makes a compelling introduction in personal narratives.
- Use sensory details to set a scene.
- Express emotions to connect with readers.
- Connect personal experiences to universal themes.
- Draft an engaging opening paragraph that introduces a meaningful moment in their life.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 3 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Part OneExamining the Details of Our Lives1
- Part TwoConnecting Personal Stories to Universal Themes1
- Bonus LessonThe Truth Spectrum1
Instructor
Lisa Hayes-Minney
MFA in Creative Writing, BA in Written English with a minor in journalism; years of writing and education experience; multiple published works.
