UPCOMING EVENTS

Memoir Workshop

12:30 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m.

Whether you're just beginning or returning to a writing project, this is an opportunity to connect with others and gain inspiration.

Explore the art of telling your personal story in this hands-on memoir writing workshop led by Courtney Miller Santo, Creative Writing Professor at the University of Memphis and author of two published novels. Through guided exercises, participants will learn how to identify the key moments in their lives that can shape a compelling and relatable narrative. This session is a great starting point for anyone interested in writing about their past, and it includes a brief discussion of helpful strategies and resources for continuing the work beyond the class.

For adults ages 18+. Registration is required and will open

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Bookclubs

Bookclubs all across the world have fallen in love with Courtney's novels, which offer groups an opportunity to talk about aging, family secrets and the importance of place, guilt, and parenting. Contact Courtney directly if you'd like her to attend your bookclub (either virtually or in person).
In Conversation

Before becoming a writer and teacher, Courtney worked as a journalist where she learned the art of turning an interview into a conversation. Her discussions with contemporary writers explore the complexities of their work, the craft of writing, and what it means to participate in our literary community.
Speaking

Courtney’s fiction explores themes of family, religion, and parenting. Her nonfiction is focused on matriarchy and intergenerational relationships. She has more than ten years of experience teaching creative writing to all ages. As Editor-in-Chief of the Pinch, she is knowledgeable about publishing.