Writing Your Personal Narrative

Writing Your Personal Narrative is a welcoming writing workshop led by Judy McClure for anyone interested in shaping life experiences into personal essays. Sessions use writing prompts, published essays, themed writing periods, and group support to help participants generate new work, practice revision, and experiment with ways to tell personal stories. Writers of all experience levels are welcome, including former participants who want to continue developing their work.

McClure is a Roslindale-based writer and educator whose creative nonfiction explores nature, relationships, education, and identity. She is a graduate of Grub Street’s Essay Incubator and teaches in Boston, Arlington, and New York. Her work has appeared in WBUR’s Edify, 805LitMag, Miniskirt Magazine, and other publications.

When: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Venue: Roslindale Branch Library, Conference Room, 4246 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Full; all places have been registered, and registration is no longer available.

Instructor: Judy McClure

Audience: Writers at all levels of experience, including returning participants.

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services can be requested through the department listed in the event’s contact information. The library asks that requests be made at least two weeks in advance.

Sponsor: Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library

Contact: Emily at roslindale@bpl.org or 617-323-2343