WORKSHOP Louise Doughty How To Write About Your Family

Writing a memoir about your family is a complicated business - what are you allowed to write? How do you tell your story without upsetting your loved ones (or not-loved ones...)? Where do you start? This practical workshop comes from the bestselling novelist who has recently turned her storytelling skills upon her own relatives. She will take you through the pleasures and pitfalls of memoir, how to think about narrative structure and the balance between anecdote and authenticity. Come with a notepad and pen for lots of advice and some writing exercises, along with an opportunity for Q&A.