Writing Workshop
Event Details
March 3, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
New York Mills Cultural Center
24 N Main Ave
New York Mills,
Minnesota
56567
Discover the powerful stories hidden inside your photographs in this intimate, two-part, in-person writing workshop with Artist-in-Residence Chris Marcotte.
Finding Your Story invites participants to explore memory, imagination, and craft as they write a memoir or short story inspired by a personal photo from any time period.
Designed for writers of all experience levels, this workshop offers guided exercises, individualized feedback, and a supportive community in which to draft, revise, and share a complete piece of writing. The small group setting allows for thoughtful discussion and one-on-one constructive feedback—making this a rich and rewarding experience for every participant.
Participants will leave with a polished memoir or short story (500–1500 words) and a deeper understanding of how images can unlock meaningful narratives. For inspiration, the facilitator will also share a recently selected short story written from a photograph and published in an online anthology.
