Workshop Overview

Writing from life often sends writers into tailspins that exist purely in our imaginations. What if X reads Y and thinks Z? How can I convey A without putting myself in B’s crosshairs?

But when we free ourselves to blur fact with fiction while mitigating gratuitous damage, not only do we find our strongest voice, we also honor and elevate our personal stories.

In this four-week generative workshop led by award-winning novelist Susanna Daniel, we’ll discuss:

• The 4 crucial elements of autofiction

• When to stick to real life and when to veer

• How to write from life responsibly and capably

• Practical ways to mitigate gratuitous damage

Each writer will workshop two (2) original pieces and receive close feedback on the structure, character, and language.

What’s Included?

• Comprehensive feedback on two (2) original pieces

• Nuts-and-bolts craft advice

• A paperback, signed copy of Girlfriending by Susanna Daniel

Who’s the class for?

Experience level: The craft skills we’ll cover in this workshop apply to writers of all experience levels, whether you’ve been writing for a month or decades.

Effort level: Moderate-High. Each writer will be responsible for submitting two (2) total pieces for feedback, and for reading and offering feedback on four (4) pieces per class session.

Participants: Limited to 8, to encourage investment in each writer’s work and process. Writers of fiction and memoir are equally welcome.