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Personal Essay Writing for Everyone – N206S19

with Jamie Chesbro

Come learn the art and craft of personal essay writing in this generative and inclusive workshop.  We’ll write our way into the understandings and discoveries we long to make for the memories, dreams, and occasions that continue to surface in our minds because they want to live on the page.

We will read and discuss examples of personal essays and write to in-class prompts, sharing our writing in an encouraging atmosphere.  If a prompt has “prompted” you to continue writing after you have left class – great!  During the course of the term, there will be opportunities to bring in up to 5 double-spaced pages of work you have written outside of class to be shared and discussed.  All feedback in workshop will focus on what is strong and memorable in your writing.

This workshop is suited for all levels of writers!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 203.227.3250 OR EMAIL INFO@WESTPORTWRITERS.ORG

LIMITED TO 7 STUDENTS

WHERE:
3 Sylvan Road South, Westport
TIME:
7 Mondays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
DATE:
April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
PRICE:
$375

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  • Refunds and Credit Policy Students withdrawing more than three weeks before the start of the first workshop meeting will receive a refund or full credit toward a future workshop.


    No refund will be given for students withdrawing less than 3 weeks prior to the start of the workshop, or after the first meeting of the workshop, regardless of whether the student attended the workshop. They may, however, switch to another class if space is available or seek credit if the spot can be filled.

    Makeups will be scheduled for any cancellation due to weather, or any other cancellation by the Westport Writers' Workshop. If a makeup cannot be scheduled, then a pro-rated refund will be given.

    To receive a refund or credit please call or email the Westport Writers’ Workshop. Failure to attend a workshop does not constitute an official withdrawal.

    Westport Writers Workshop reserves the right to remove any participant who is disruptive or unpleasant. In that case, no refund will be provided.

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