Past Events

October Meeting: Writing the Memoir with Louise Nayer

Writing a memoir is an act of courage, asking writers to share parts of their lives with others. Writers must choose what to reveal and how to bring those experiences to the page so they resonate with others. In this presentation, acclaimed memoirist and longtime educator Louise Nayer explores how writers can transform memory into vivid, compelling stories through sensory detail, scene, and character development.

Louise Nayer is the author of six books, including two memoirs, two books of poetry, and one about the emotional journey of retirement. Burned: A Memoir was named an Oprah Great Read, and her latest memoir, Narrow Escapes, chronicles her journeys as a young woman. She is currently working on a novel. An educator for more than 50 years and the recipient of six California Arts Council grants, Louise is a member of The Writers Grotto in San Francisco.

http://www.louisenayer.com