“Writing the Personal Essay” will be held on May 30, 2009 featuring writer Cathy Paras-Lara. A one-day introductory course on the fundamental techniques of the personal essay, the workshop will familiarize the student with the elements of essay, importance of tone and voice, and creative ways in generating ideas for a piece. Cathy is an alumna of Barnard College, Columbia University, where she majored in English Literature with a concentration in Dance. Her book, Everyday Warriors: The Faces and Stories of Breast Cancer, was recently published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House.
All classes will held at Trinity Bldg., T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila. Workshop fee is P700 for the poetry appreciation class and P2,500 for the personal essay writing class. Pre-registration is required. To register and for inquiries, email dbw.workshops@gmail.com.
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