A 60-MINUTE WORKSHOP WITH KATE MEADOWS
The Quiet Memoir: Finding Your Conflict in a "Quiet" Life
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th AT 1 PM EST
We live in a society that is hungry for true stories of profound trauma and monumental recovery. But what if you’re a writer who doesn’t have an obvious rock-bottom-to-mountain-top story to share? Is there room for life stories that are quieter, tamer?
In this talk, writer/editor Kate Meadows will address this question head-on and share her own experience of coming to terms with (and ultimately defining for herself) “the quiet memoir.” In the end, there is a market for “quieter” life stories. The key is to create resonating points with your reader.
Here's what you'll learn:
- The significance of conflict and how to identify possible points of tension in a quiet memoir
- Various ways to think about conflict (hint: it’s more than just “a problem!”)
- Why knowing your audience is critical
- How to hone in on the true significance of your story
- Attendees will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the quiet memoir and learn how to approach stories with no obvious struggle in new and different ways.
Meet your instructor
Kate Meadows
Kate Meadows is a creative nonfiction writer, editor and book coach with an MFA in Professional Writing. Her work has appeared in Poets & Writers, Writer’s Digest, Chicken Soup for the Soul and elsewhere. She lives in Rapid City, SD, with her husband and two sons.
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