In this adult writing workshop with award-winning writer and editor Melisse Gelula, we'll explore using two narrators to tell a story—one who experiences life “in scene” and another who reflects upon it later to give it meaning. Together we’ll look at examples of notable memoirs that use two (or more!) points of view, and we'll draft our own short pieces inspired by their techniques and an understanding of narrative distance. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their new work, if they wish, and everyone will receive ideas and motivation for continuing their draft at home.
Please bring a pen and notebook. Ages 18 and up. No formal writing experience necessary.
This Memoiring workshop with founder Melisse Gelula benefits Friends of the Library, our local library's independent fundraising group.
Date
Jun 20, 9:30am to 10:45am
Featuring
Melisse Gelula
Melisse Gelula is the founder of Memoiring, a book club and writing community that hosts notable authors each month for live Q+As, and the co-founder of award-winning media company Well+Good (successfully acquired in 2018). Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and Good Morning America, as well as Electric Literature and Grand Journal. Melisse has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and is an advisor to the Deep Water Literary Festival. She was recently awarded a NYSCA/Arts For Sullivan Literary Grant for her memoir in progress about being raised by a child psychologist who begins to hear voices. She lives in the Western Catskills and works with writers one-on-one and in groups. You can follow Melisse at memoiring.substack.com and on Instagram @Memoir_ing.
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