WORKSHOPS
Find me at these upcoming events.
September 9 - September 30, 2026 - 1 to 3 pm on Wednesdays
Memoir: Creating Your Narrative Arc
4 Sessions - Wednesdays - September 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1 to 3 pm
Have a collection of memoir stories but aren't sure how they fit together? In this four-week workshop, you'll learn how to identify the narrative arc that connects your experiences into a compelling memoir. Through discussion, examples, and guided exercises, you'll clarify your memoir's central theme, determine what belongs in the story, and create a roadmap for moving forward.
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LOCATION: Online via WebEx
October 1 - November 12, 2026
Memoir Class: Creating Your Narrative Arc
4 Sessions - Thursdays - 1 - 3 pm
October 1, 15, 29, & November 12
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Writers Association
Each week, we will meet for 90 minutes to hear about your stories and ideas. We’ll discuss why publishers are looking for memoirs with great narrative arcs. I will share examples of how writers I’ve worked with have found their narrative arcs. We will brainstorm and ask questions together. By the end of the four weeks, we will have worked through a set of worksheets that culminates in a sketch of your narrative arc.
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
October 23, 2026 - 1:15 to 2:30 pm
WWA Fall Conference Session
Memoir: Harmonize Every Note
The Beauty of the Memoir: How setting a scene, using voice, and knowing your reader can add resonance to your memoir.