Memoir Writing: Mini, Micro & More at The Word Barn

Join us for a five-session evening writing workshop sequence with published writer Susan Geib.

This workshop (2 hours per session) will culminate in several polished personal narratives for each participant. The focus will be on short forms that are complete in themselves, but can also serve as springboards for longer pieces.

Enrollment is limited to no more than 8.

This workshop is designed for those who:

– Are looking for a structured approach to memoir to improve their writing and meet their personal goals.

– Intend to participate in every meeting. (While this may not be possible in every case, the workshop is structured to advance to progressively longer – but still short-forms.)

– Are prepared to write, share their work, and give and receive constructive feedback in each session, according to established workshop norms.

– Want to learn about contemporary trends in memoir and to read and discuss short memoir/personal narrative selections by established writers.

After introductions, the first session will address the art of memoir today and conclude with an exercise in writing and sharing 6-word memoirs. The following sessions will be devoted to discussion of the participants’ work, together with analysis of work by others and a writing exercise.

ABOUT SUSAN GEIB

Susan Geib is a published writer who earned her master of fine arts in creative writing (nonfiction concentration) from the University of New Hampshire in 2019. At UNH, Susan served as nonfiction editor of Barnstorm Journal and received the Young P. Dawkins III Endowed Prize in Creative Writing at graduation. Her earlier education includes a PhD in American studies from Boston University and an AB with distinction in English and American literature from Brown University. During most of her professional career, Susan operated her own marketing communications business, specializing in higher education, research, and the arts.