Writing from your life

Writing from Your Life: A Two-Part Workshop Thursdays, Sept 20 and 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the South Windsor Public Library

This writing workshop is being offered in conjunction with the upcoming book project, South Windsor Voices II: Schools of Thought/Thoughts of School...A Book of Short Stories Written by SW Residents.

Everyone has a story to tell, and there are some experiences we all share, including school days—bygone, recent, or current: a memorable teacher, a well-remembered classroom, a treasured friend, a prize we won, an embarrassing day in gym class...

In this two-session workshop, we'll focus on writing about our lives in general, and our school days in particular. Come and learn tips on how to give writing life to a particular memory or two. The sessions will include exercises in writing from visual “prompts,” as well as suggestions on how to plan and write your story.

David Garnes, facilitator, is a writer and retired teacher and librarian. A resident of Manchester, he has led many local literature and writing workshops. He is the author of three books, including a volume of poetry, a book of memoir essays, and the forthcoming World War II novel, Waitin' For The Train To Come In.