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  • Seminar
  • BPL - Egleston Square Branch
  • Adult (18+)

WDtS Egleston: Memory Work: How Memory Makes Character

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  • $0.00 Non-Member
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Class Description

This class is free and you do not need to pay or apply for a scholarship. Instead, to join this class fill out This Form. DO NOT use any of the other buttons or links to apply to this class.

"Memory can change the shape of a room; it can change the color of a car. And memories can be distorted." So says Leonard Shelby in Christopher Nolan's film Momento, and there's a wealth of writing that agrees. Whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction, narration in our writing often deals with things remembered and mis-remembered. Lots of writing advice focuses on "backstory" for our characters, but it's through memory that this backstory comes alive and affects our characters today. This class will look at the way memory works—in the brain, from a social perspective, and of course a craft perspective. Writers of all levels and experience are welcome!

Who Should Register?

Write Down the Street has a special focus on making the creative writing workshop more accessible to those who face challenges due to cost, language skills, lack of access to transportation, and other barriers. We believe that all voices must be spotlighted with the range and fullness they deserve.

These programs are offered tuition-free thanks to the support of generous donors who are committed to our mission of ensuring all voices are heard.

Families welcome. Coffee and snacks provided (at sites that allow food/drink). Teens are welcome to attend with an older relative. We will provide simple activities to keep young children occupied.

Scholarships Format/Location

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.