This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories, whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It's ideal whether you've already begun a memoir or are just starting to explore writing about your life.
Writing Your Life: Collect a Series of Vignettes for Posterity
- You'll create a series of vignettes, short scenes or snapshots from your life, written in whatever style speaks to you: prose, poetry, dialogue, or even playwriting. No matter the form, the focus is on translating your thoughts into words, and this class will help you build that essential skill.
- Over three sessions, you'll respond to writing prompts designed to help you “capture your life” on the page. You’ll also have the chance to share your writing, ask questions, and exchange feedback and discoveries with the group.
- This class is best suited for beginning and intermediate writers. It’s also designed to be repeatable, offering new prompts and insights each time you take it.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Three Tuesdays, August 5-19; 2:30-4 p.m., Cost: $55
- Three Tuesdays, September 16-30; 2:30-4 p.m., Cost: $55
- Three Tuesdays, October 14-28; 2:30-4 p.m., Cost: $55
Register and pay online at bsu.edu/ebball (under Languages & Literature). Classes are held at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, 400 Minnetrista Boulevard, are open to age 18 and older.