The Short Essay | Holy Cross Monastery | West Park, New York

Mark Twain once said of a letter he wrote, If I had more time I could have made it shorter. A well-crafted short essay or personal story is intimate and moving. It combines the narrative techniques of fiction with the conciseness of lyric poetry. To create such a well-crafted gem, you need the critical eye of an editor and the ear of a story teller. In this workshop we’ll look at some great examples of the short form and use free-writing prompts to generate ideas for our own short, personal stories. By the end of the weekend you will have crafted a heartfelt story from the material of your life.

Limited to 10 participants

Call to reserve a space: 845.384.6660 or email: guesthouse@hcmnet.org