Notes from The Writer's Corner
This week, a conversation with Michele Filgate on essay writing. What's on deck for next week. And scroll down for a BIG retreat announcement!
This week, we talked with Michele Filgate about what makes a strong personal essay. Don’t miss this one if you are essay writer! Michele gave so much great advice on how to craft essays. Link to recording below.
A few key points from our discussion:
• Why essay writing is a process of discovery.
• How to choose the details (hint: what you don’t include is just as important as what you do include).
• Why all the “characters” in your essay need to be multidimensional (including you).
• Why the essayist needs to be open to change.
• And so much more!
Visit michelefilgate.com to learn more about her work. The book WHAT MY FATHER AND I DON’T TALK ABOUT is available now! Click on the cover below to learn more!
Next week …
It’s been a while since we had an Open Discussion! This session will be an open forum for writers to share what’s on their minds. Bring your struggles, questions, and wisdom! Just a reminder that these sessions are not recorded because we want them to be a safe space for honest conversation. Hope to see you there!
BIG news! …
We’ve added another special guest writing instructor to our WISDOM & WORDS Fall Vermont Writing Retreat! Thrilled to announce that in addition to the AMAZING Christie Tate, Rebecca Makkai will be joining us as well. Keep scrolling to learn more about what we have in store for this writerly long weekend.
Note: Only a few spots remain! Book now before they’re all gone!
Check this out …
I loved teaching a Lunch & Learn all about writing essays for
a few weeks ago! Read the below post for a taste of my magic formula for authoring personal essays that stand out:https://substack.com/home/post/p-166592851
What a lineup for your retreat!!