Join us for The Art of Self-Disclosure in Nonfiction!

Pay What You Can

This workshop is offered on a sliding scale to ensure everyone can join. Please pay what you are able — refer to this guide if you're unsure.

Explore Vulnerability in Your Writing

Discover how to share personal details that feel right to you and engage your readers. When writing memoir or personal essays, the questions of how much to share and when are crucial. This workshop will help you navigate these decisions.

What You'll Learn

Craft Techniques: Understand self-disclosure as a critical aspect of writing, akin to character and plot.
Confidence: Share personal information in ways that resonate with you and your readers.
Community Support: Connect with fellow writers in a supportive environment.

Workshop Highlights

Examine Example Texts: Learn how successful authors use self-disclosure to enhance their work.
Redefine “Confessional” Writing: Challenge and redefine the term through the lenses of misogyny, racism, and ableism.
Overcome Fears: Address fears of being perceived, judged, or hurting others, and learn strategies to get your truths onto the page.

Who Should Attend

Writers of all levels, especially those interested in nonfiction. Principles discussed will also benefit fiction and poetry writers.

What to Bring

Something to write with
A work-in-progress or an idea for a new creative nonfiction piece

Format

This workshop will be held on Zoom (link provided the night before)

You can expect a blend of lecture, writing time, group discussions, and sharing.

Additional Details

Recording will be available for download for 14 days post-workshop.

For more information about Writing Witchery and your facilitator, Emery, visit writingwitchery.com.