Using a powerful quotation, CALA writing instructor, Carol Bergman opens her recent guest column in the Poughkeepsie Journal about a local, (New Paltz), yet universal dilemma immediately drawing the reader in:
“Failure to remember, collectively, triumphs and accomplishments diminishes us. But failure to remember, collectively, injustice and cruelty is an ethical breach. It implies no responsibility and no commitment to prevent inhumanity in the future. Even worse, failures of collective memory stoke fires of resentment and revenge.” (Martha Minow, Memory and Hate)
Read the full text of Bergman’s guest column here – Poughkeepsie Journal- it is a perfect illustration of how to use creative nonfiction to capture your audience, and keep your readers engaged throughout. CALA’s creative nonfiction writing class with Carol Bergman starts on Wednesday, Oct 3rd so you still have time to register. Click on the link below for all the information you need:
For more writing courses this fall please click on the link below and check out what’s on offer and still open for registration: