Events › Writers Workshop: Writing Family Histories through Memoir

In this hands-on workshop led by Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artist, Bridget Lillethorup, we’ll discuss how writers approach writing their family’s stories. We’ll consider questions like: What are the ethical considerations around writing about family? How do we keep readers interested in our own lives? How do we decide on the best organization for our memoirs? Workshop attendees can expect discussion, tips and tools for getting started or continuing their memoir, further reading suggestions, and time to write and brainstorm their ideas with others.

This workshop is free and for adults 19+. Registration is required.

About the Author:
Bridget Lillethorup lives near some train tracks in flyover country. She is a lyric essayist and educator from Omaha, Nebraska, and holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Some of her work can be found in places like Superstition Review, Sweet Lit, Essay Daily, and River Teeth. She is a nonfiction reader at Prairie Schooner. Her writing has been supported by Cedar Point Biological Station.

All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org to request accommodation. Requests must be made at least five business days before the activity or event.