Explore how you can write about the secrets, losses, and joys that are unique to your personal story. When we keep our courage and resilience, we can truthfully share what will make our work compelling. Bring your writing implement of choice and we’ll do some brief writing exercises together as we discuss grounding techniques, the psychology of creativity and examples from Lost Found Kept: A Memoir. A $20 book fee is due to the instructor at class. Exact cash or Venmo accepted.
Instructor: Deborah Derrickson Kossmann, licensed clin-
ical psychologist, author of Lost Found Kept: A Memoir, winner:2023 Aurora Polaris Prize in Creative Nonfiction: Trio House Press (lostfoundkept.com)