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Flash Memoir – Fall ’26
Master the art of brief personal storytelling.
Are you drawn to the power of short, short stories? Are there pivotal moments from your past that deserve to be shaped into compelling narratives?
Discover the art of flash memoir in this six-week in-person workshop! This hands-on class transforms your life experiences into polished, concise pieces that pack an emotional punch.
Throughout this course, you:
- Analyze published flash memoir pieces (150 – 800 words) to understand effective techniques
- Create original flash memoirs (200 – 400 words) using exercises and prompts
- Participate in constructive peer workshops
- Explore literary magazines and online platforms seeking flash nonfiction
Each session builds your ability to identify the essential elements of a memory and craft them into tight, resonant prose. You learn to balance compression with clarity, ensuring every word serves the purpose of your story while maintaining authenticity and emotional truth.
Whether you’re new to memoir writing or looking to expand into shorter formats, this class provides the tools and community support to help your personal stories find their most powerful expression.
In-Person: PWN’s Maple Ave Office
252 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Price range: $250.00 through $275.00
"I love reading flash memoir and am amazed by the emotional impact that can be achieved with such a small amount of words. Writing these pieces feels like a figuring out a puzzle–deciding what images to keep in and what to take out, until you’re left with a tiny essay that resonates with a reader."
Jennifer Gallo Gaites is working on a novel and writes essays about identity and motherhood. Her work has been published in Riverteeth’s “Beautiful Things,” WOW Women on Writing, Hippocampus, and Literary Mama. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s either asking her college-aged kids too many questions or trying to understand her middle-schooler’s obsession with YouTube. She lives in Fair Haven, NJ, with her husband and three children.
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Project Write Now offers no refunds or credits once registered, except in the unfortunate case a class or event is cancelled. We reserve the right to change instructors if necessary. We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule any class, workshop, or event because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us at info@projectwritenow.org or call 908.675.0467 for more information. Please note that when you register for a class you are reserving one of a limited number of spots available. Your registration also counts toward our consideration of class minimums.
Our organization was founded to help amplify the voices of those who are often not heard—including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized groups. We have witnessed how writing and sharing stories has the power to effect change by generating greater love, compassion, and empathy in the listener. In all of our programs, we provide an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment. We do not tolerate writing and/or behavior that perpetuates harmful stereotypes or fuels hate. Failure to align with our philosophy can result in your removal from class.