I face this crucial question whenever I am about to begin teaching another workshop, always now in memoir writing, which over the last twenty years has become a crucial form of self-expression for many women and some men who aspire to shape, refine and share their stories.
Writing Memoir/Writing History – Spring 2024
I believe that the genre of memoir, somewhat overused now, can be refreshed and made more relevant by considering the fact that when we write memoir we are in fact writing history.
Cleaning House: Inner–Seeking for Memoir Writing – Spring 2023
For those thinking about writing a memoir, or already working on one, join renowned memoirist and writer Sallie Bingham for a two-day seminar designed to explore the process from beginning to end.
Writing Your Life: Memoir as History – November 2021
We need to expand our understanding of memoir; it is actually the writing of history from often ignored points of view.
Writing Memoir/Writing History: Using Context, Family Documents, and Imagination (Spring)
Writing Memoir/Writing History: Using Context, Family Documents, and Imagination
Writing Memoir/Writing History: Using Context, Family Documents, and Imagination (Winter)
We need to expand our understanding of memoir; it is actually the writing of history from often ignored points of view.