Community Collaboration--Memoir Writing Workshop
Participants will learn a new skill set in writing techniques through writing exercises, build community through shared interests and participation in the class and contribute to the local history of the area through the collection of writing that will be produced. Outcomes will measured in a written survey given out to class participants and also during the public reading to community members in attendance.
The students learned new techniques for writing memoir, as well as general writing and revising techniques. All but three of the participants were able to attend the final reading. The students, ranging in age from 23 to mid 80's, were enthusiastic and enjoyed sharing their ideas and writing with each other. All participants contributed to the final book. A small group from the class has formed a writing group to continue sharing their writing.
Northfield Senior Center