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Writing Workshop: Flash Memoir

Capturing Life in 500 Words or Less
2025-03-19 19:00:00 2025-03-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Flash Memoir Explore the power of brevity in this focused workshop with author and writing coach Nikki Frias. Learn to distill big emotions and memorable moments into concise, compelling narratives. Cascades Library - Meeting Room A

Wednesday, March 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-19 19:00:00 2025-03-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Flash Memoir Explore the power of brevity in this focused workshop with author and writing coach Nikki Frias. Learn to distill big emotions and memorable moments into concise, compelling narratives. Cascades Library - Meeting Room A

Cascades Library

Meeting Room A

Explore the power of brevity in this focused workshop with author and writing coach Nikki Frias. Learn to distill big emotions and memorable moments into concise, compelling narratives.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to share vivid, impactful stories of their life. By the end, you'll have a polished piece that tells your story in 500 words or less.

Learn more about Nikki Frias here. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Language |

Cascades Library
Phone: 571-367-8500
Hours
We're closed Monday February 17 due to Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Blind Date with a Book - Through February
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Blind Date with a Book - Through February
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Academy Awards Ballot Box - Available Feb. 15-March 1
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Blind Date with a Book - Through February
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Pioneering Women in Architecture
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