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The Stories You Lived: putting your life into words, a memoir writing seminar at New Haven Public Library

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET)

New Haven, United States

The Stories You Lived: putting your life into words, a...

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Author and writing coach Patricia Lapidus will show participants how to retrieve the details that bring a story to life. This seminar offers writing exercises that open up a story, and time for sharing your work with others. The class will also take a look at several memoir writing styles.

 

There is no charge, but space is limited. Free parking is available. Participants should bring their own writing materials, and coffee if desired!

 

 About your instructor:

Patricia Lapidus is a writing consultant, life coach, and author. She recently received First Prize in the North Woods Short Story Contest with her story "Wild."  Her novel, Gideon's River, about a 12-year-old boy who wishes he didn't have a temper, will be out later this year. Visit her blog at http://swampwalkingwoman.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

 

When & Where


133 Elm St.
New Haven, 06510

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET)


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New Haven Free Public Library



The Main (Ives) branch of the New Haven Free Public Library system is located at 133 Elm St., across from the New Haven Green, corner of Elm and Temple. Yale Lot #51 on Temple Street (across the street from the library) opens to the public at 4pm, and there are 2-hour parking meters on streets surrounding the library. More information may be found at www.cityofnewhaven.com/library.

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