Research Principles for Memoir & Non-Fiction

INSTRUCTOR: Alexandra Drake
​TIME: Saturday, March 29, 9:30 am-12:30 pm CST/CDT
PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Sunday, March 23. After Sunday, March 23: $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map).
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15

When it comes to writing memoir and non-fiction, getting the details right is essential to telling the most honest story you can. The good news: Research doesn't have to be daunting. Join Alexandra Drake for a three-hour workshop that will dive into research principles and methods and teach you how to approach any fact-based project with confidence.

Alexandra Drake is a project assistant at William J. Hill Texas Artisans & Artists Archive with the Bayou Bend Collection of MFAH Houston. She has worked as a librarian for over a decade, joining the Houston Public Library in November 2015. Drake is a native Houstonian and a wearer of many hats, both literally and professionally. She graduated from the University of Houston in 2007 with a BA in English and earned her MLS from the University of North Texas in 2012. An avid sewist and crafter, she draws inspiration from all things vintage. Usually she’s a fan of nonfiction, with the occasional crossover into feminist and historical fiction, plus some dystopian novels and horror. A former creator of scavenger hunts and purveyor of rock n’ roll memorabilia, she is delighted to add Writespace instructor to her developing list of character-building careers.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1907 Sabine St, 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, United States