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SWF — Marina Benjamin: Too Much Information

Memoir, autobiographical non-fiction and personal essays are intimately bound to true life. Yet many writers approach the business of confession too literally, mistaking candour for craft. In this half-day workshop, you’ll learn how to shape personal material into compelling narrative with author of Insomnia Marina Benjamin. Through a series of readings, discussion and writing exercises, Marina will help you to better understand the uses and limitations of raw honesty in autobiographical writing, and how to use voice and transparency to connect with others through your story