Meets: Tuesdays from May 12 -June 2, 2026
Instructor: Susanna Daniel
Location: live on Zoom
Cost: $395
Enrollment: 8 openings
Workshop Overview
Writing from life often sends writers into tailspins that exist purely in our imaginations. What if X reads Y and thinks Z? How can I convey A without putting myself in B’s crosshairs?
But when we free ourselves to blur fact with fiction while mitigating gratuitous damage, not only do we find our strongest voice, we also honor and elevate our personal stories.
In this four-week class led by award-winning author Susanna Daniel, we’ll discuss:
The 4 crucial elements of autofiction
When to stick to real life and when to veer
How to write from life responsibly and capably
Practical ways to mitigate gratuitous damage
Each writer will workshop two (2) original pieces and receive close feedback on the structure, character, and language.
Included with your workshop:
Comprehensive feedback on two (2) original pieces
Nuts-and-bolts craft advice for writing from life
A paperback, signed copy of Girlfriending
Who’s the class for?
Experience level: The craft skills we’ll cover in this workshop apply to writers of all experience levels, whether you’ve been writing for a month or decades.
Effort level: Moderate-High. Each writer will be responsible for submitting two (2) total pieces for feedback, and for reading and offering feedback on four (4) pieces per class session.
Participants: Limited to 8, to encourage investment in each writer’s work and process. Writers of fiction and memoir are equally welcome.
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