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SUMMARY:But Enough About Me: Developing Memory Into Meaning in Creative Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Steinberg Room on Sunday November 23rd at 2:00PM 
 for our latest writing workshop with poet and teaching artist Danielle 
 Gasparro. Registration is required as seats are limited. All registered 
 attendees will get an email reminder the day before the 
 program.\n\n\nProgram Description: It's no secret that when it comes to 
 great writing\, there is one guiding principle of craft that's regarded 
 across all genres as a kind of literary "north star": What is most personal 
 is most universal. Less commonly known\, however\, is a clear\, practical 
 answer to the vital question this paradoxical maxim raises: How do we as 
 writers actively work to ensure the choices we're making on the page serve 
 the reader and not our egos? For those of us who are drawn to creative 
 nonfiction\, composing highly subjective works that speak deeply to many 
 people is as pivotal an undertaking as it is persnickety. Fortunately\, it 
 is also—possible! This fun\, far-reaching workshop inspires as it 
 delivers on the "how-to" promise\, offering a range of accessible\, 
 actionable tools we can draw upon when striving to render our most private 
 truths and emotions with literary flair. Through dynamic craft talks and 
 close\, interactive readings\, we'll examine how masterful writers 
 integrate the language of lived detail with imagination to produce fiercely 
 intimate works that address shared aspects of the human experience. The 
 program culminates in a powerful sequence of writing prompts designed to 
 generate a vivid collection of defining life moments—called 
 "Soularoids"—from which we'll draft a one-page personal narrative\, 
 memoir\, or lyrical vignette aimed at heeding the workshop's celebrated 
 literary creed. In the spirit of the holiday season\, attendees will be 
 given the option to keep someone special in mind as they write (including 
 themselves!) to whom they might present a printed\, framed final version of 
 the piece as a marvel of a literary gift!\n\nWriters and readers of all 
 backgrounds and interest levels are encouraged to partake in this vibrant\, 
 eye-opening program. Light snacks will be provided (tools are tools!) and 
 seating will be limited—register today to secure your spot!\n\nAbout the 
 Instructor: Danielle Gasparro is a Hudson River Valley-based wordsmith\, 
 songsmith\, and teaching artist. She holds an MFA in Poetry from New 
 England College and a BA in Creative Writing with honors from Florida State 
 University. A published poet and essayist and a passionate educator\, 
 Gasparro regularly presents a wide variety of literary programs in 
 partnership with public libraries and arts education organizations. She is 
 currently pursuing an MFA in Nonfiction with Goucher College\, where 
 she’s developing her first book\, a hybrid memoir that interweaves 
 poetry\, nonfiction vignettes\, and photography. Learn more and sample her 
 published literary and musical works at: daniellegasparro.com
LOCATION:Steinberg Reading Room\, Elting Memorial Library
ORGANIZER;CN="James Frauenberger":MAILTO:jfrauenberger@eltinglibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
CONTACT;CN="James Frauenberger":MAILTO:jfrauenberger@eltinglibrary.org
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