Telling Our Stories - A Creative Writing Workshop in English

Telling Our Stories:

A Creative Writing Workshop in English

June 19 & 21, 2012, Bordeaux, France
 

Instructor:            

Vanessa Merina

Writer and journalist,

Master of Creative Writing

“To be a person is to have a story to tell.” – Isak Dinesen, Danish author

 “Writing is a form of personal freedom…” – Don Delillo, American novelist and essayist

“The universe is made of stories, not atoms. – Muriel Rukeyser, American poet and activist

Workshop description & goals

Each of us has stories to tell. This workshop gives participants a chance to find, develop and share these stories with others through the elements of place, character and question. It is open to anyone interested in practicing their English in a creative way.

By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Understand the basic elements of storytelling


• Learn ways to create and share your own stories


• Complete writing exercises to develop in the future


• Practice English in a fun, imaginative way

Expectations

You are expected to respect other participants in the workshop and come prepared to write, share and create.

Cost

Free for Unidiverscity members