Writing Your Memoir: A Practical Guide

Name: Writing Your Memoir: A Practical Guide
Start: 2024-10-16T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-16T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Wayne State University Press

Schedule

Wed Oct 16 2024 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wayne State University Press | Detroit, MI

Are you interested in writing your life story? Or want to get feedback on a memoir you're working on?
Join The Detroit Writing Room on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a memoir writing workshop with veteran journalist and author John Gallagher.
John will describe the process he followed in writing his new memoir "Rust Belt Reporter" publishing this September from the Wayne State University Press. Guests will also get a copy of the book included with their ticket.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a draft of a memoir they are working on. Guests will be able to read from their memoir-type works and receive critiques from John and other participants.
They will also meet a Wayne State University Press representative and get a brief overview of how to pitch their memoir for publication consideration.
Tickets:
-General admission is $55.
-Each ticket includes 1 copy of "Rust Belt Reporter" (a $26.99 value). Guests will receive their book at the workshop. Additional copies will be available for purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Registration closes at 4 p.m. EST. on Oct. 16, 2024. Space is limited to 25 guests.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-your-memoir-a-practical-guide-tickets-918110141147