Session: Chasing Down the Facts— Strategies for Writing Vivid Essays and Textured Memoir

Richly researched essays and memoirs make for compelling reading. Every person, place, and thing in your creative nonfiction carries its hidden history. We might think we know the facts, but delving into the stories behind those “facts” unlocks mysteries, revealing connections that make for multi-dimensional characters and settings. In this session, we will examine passages from memoirs and essays, with attention to how the writers used research to make their pieces come alive. We will share tips and strategies for immersing yourself in the kind of research that can lead to breakthrough writing.

Session on Saturday, June 6, 10:00-11:15 am