In this class, which kicks off a whole week of Story Jam Studio workshops at magical Ragdale, we'll explore the intersection of cultural history and individual experience. These moments carry both personal meaning and universality, and we will work on relaying historical facts from the perspective of the writer’s own experience.

In one of the most inspirational settings for artists, award-winning, internationally published author and instructor Arnie Bernstein leads storytellers and writers of all skill levels and backgrounds to identify a moment in history which has had a profound personal impact. Arnie will discuss writer device and share examples.

Were you alive when 9/11 occurred? Or when your favorite team won the title? These moments—and even more recent events—elicit lasting emotional imprints which are important to recall. These critical milestones in our personal and national development will be crafted into personal stories.

There will be a delicious lunch served for all attendees.

Bernstein teaches writing skills which help participants effectively construct important personal narratives in this one-day workshop.

For an additional fee, guests may request to stay for dinner and overnight at Ragdale. Please email : retreat@storyjaminc.com for details.