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So You Want to Write a Memoir? - Writer's Aid Series In-Person

A memoir, unlike an autobiography, is an up-close look at your life that focuses on a particular topic or time period. It might be about why you love playing bluegrass fiddle music so much or what happened during your first year of marriage. A good memoir will reveal what you learned from your experiences as well as provide something meaningful for the reader to think about. In this interactive workshop, we will take a look at some well-written memoirs, examine different ways to organize them, and then try writing an excerpt or two. Join the class with your computer or pen/paper on hand and be prepared to begin your personal memoir journey.

Presented by Lynne Heinzmann. Lynn is an author, book coach, editor, and writing instructor for the University of Rhode Island & Community College of Rhode Island. Lynne is the author of the award-winning historical fiction novel, Frozen Voices, as well as The Curious Childhood of Wanton Chase and The Island Adventures of Paul Stedman. Her latest book, But Cats Don't Talk, is a YA novel about a spunky professional pianist with a trash-talking cat. For more about her, visit LynneHeinzmann.com.

This is the second installment of the Writer’s Aid Series, hosted in partnership with the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA). Attend one, some, or all of the 6 events.

This series funded through a grant from the Friends of the Rogers Free Library.