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Monadnock Living's 2012 Get Creative! Series
My Life...My Stories
Memoir Writing in the Digital Age
Some of the most profound, personal documents of our collective history are written in the unique voice of the storyteller. In a time when digital media can quickly take the “personal” out of communicating, learn how to use your own writing style to convey the events and experiences that have shaped your life.
Classes will include guided writing, weekly assignments and examination of the work of published memoirists. Be prepared to relish in the beauty and music of language, and the many ways to bring clarity and resonance to your own story.
Who: Anyone wishing to convey memories and experiences through the written word.
Where: Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm's Governor’s House located at 25 Steele Road in West Peterborough
When: Wednesdays from 6-8pm for 8 weeks [February 15-April 4]
OR
Thursdays from 10am-12pm for 8 weeks [February 16-April 5]
Why: Because sometimes the best writing comes from encouragement and collaboration in a group setting...and deadlines never hurt!
Fee: $240 for 8-week course ($30 per class)
A portion of class proceeds will go directly to the Monadnock region’s Windy Row Learning Center, helping children with dyslexia learn to read.
How: Contact Cynthia West to register for either class at 603.562.6122 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Class facilitator and writer, Cynthia West, is the Publisher/Founder of award-winning Monadnock Living magazine. Prior to founding Monadnock Living, she was the Editor-in-Chief of Northshore Living magazine, and the Editor of The CMI Report, a magazine that highlights the philanthropic endeavors of celebrity athletes. Her work has appeared in La Vie Claire, The Food Network Magazine, Old House Interiors, New Hampshire Magazine, Vineyard Magazine and several other regional publications.
Cynthia has interviewed and written about a variety of distinguished personalities throughout her career including Pulitzer Prize winners John Updike and Doris Kearns Goodwin; former celebrity attorney F. Lee Bailey; Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer; and celebrity chefs Robert Irvine (Restaurant Impossible), the Deen brothers, and Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss fame. She has also interviewed a wide range of celebrity athletes including Kevin Faulk and Benjamin Watson (Patriots), and Stanley Cup winners Milan Lucic and Ray Bourque.
Cynthia holds a Master’s degree in Literary Writing from Simmons College. When not writing, she provides strategic marketing through Brookside Media Group, a creative collaborative utilizing the talents of local professionals.
Every story captures a specific time and place, and offers an intimate view into the unique social fabric of a culture. Are you ready to tell yours?
