Writing the Truth about Your Life (and Relationships) in Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction
Sunday 8 March 2026 at 10:30AM
Bunjil Place Library
Event Description
How do you tell your story without betraying the people in it? Whether you are writing short essays or a full memoir, learn to navigate the delicate balance between personal truth and the ethics of writing about loved ones. Gain the tools and confidence to write your life honestly and fearlessly.
· Discerning what to include and omit in writing narrative non-fiction
· Establishing what ‘honest’ writing looks like to you
· Ethical considerations in writing the lives of others and your own
· Structuring your narrative in a way that accesses the deepest, most impactful aspects of the story
· Editing for clarity, sense and emotional reach
Katia Ariel is an author, book editor and educator from Melbourne/Naarm. She was born in Odesa, Ukraine. Her memoir The Swift Dark Tide explores the history of rebellion, joy and transgression in her female line. The book was shortlisted for the 2024 Stella Prize and was the winner of the 2024 Society of Women Writers NSW Non-fiction Prize. Her latest book is Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch, the a moving exploration of life, loss and legacy that blends biography, memoir and cultural history.
When
10:30AM - 1:00PM
Sunday 8 March 2026
Contact
Where
Bunjil Place Library
2 Patrick Northeast Drive
Narre Warren VIC
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Event Partner
This event is presented with the support of the City of Casey
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