Writing the Personal: Creative Non-fiction Workshop with Bassey Ikpi
From memory to manuscript, bestselling author Bassey Ikpi takes us into the depth and richness of writing your personal story with authenticity and flair. This creative non-fiction workshop is an immersive journey of self-exploration and literary craftmanship. Perfect for writers at every level looking to elevate their personal stories into universally resonant narratives.
📅 26th October, 2023
🕒 2pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ ₦3,000 (Limited seats available)
₦3,000.00
Description
From memory to manuscript, bestselling author Bassey Ikpi takes us into the depth and richness of writing your personal story with authenticity and flair. This creative non-fiction workshop is an immersive journey of self-exploration and literary craftmanship. Perfect for writers at every level looking to elevate their personal stories into universally resonant narratives.
📅 26th October, 2023
🕒 2pm
📍 Alliance Française | Mike Adenuga Center, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi
🎟️ ₦3,000 (Limited seats available)
About Bassey Ikpi
Bassey Ikpi is a Nigerian American writer and mental health advocate. Her debut essay collection, I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying, was an instant New York Times bestseller. She appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and joined the touring company for their Tony Award-winning Broadway show, and has appeared on numerous stages across the globe. Bassey is an active voice in the mental health community and a pop culture connoisseur; Her essays on both topics can be found on platforms including The New York Times, The Root, and Okay Africa. She is also the creator of #NoShameDay, an initiative that normalizes conversations surrounding Black mental health in order to reduce stigma.