
This 1-hour workshop is designed for writers interested in blending personal storytelling with persuasive writing.
Participants will learn how to transform their unique experiences into impactful op-eds that resonate with readers. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, writers will explore key elements and strategies around crafting compelling narratives, structuring an argument, and amplifying their voice in public discourse.
Meet Guest Instructor, Elizabeth Austin
Elizabeth Austin’s work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Narratively, McSweeney's, The Sun, Jenny, and others. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her two kids and their many pets. Find her on Instagram @writingelizabeth and at writingelizabeth.com..

For the past decade, the HerStories Project has published writing by and for midlife women. We've published five anthologies, led dozens of writing groups, and taught writing online to hundreds of women.