Submitted Photo Great River Arts Association presents the opportunity to learn the art of writing family memoir in this two-day workshop conducted by author Laura Flynn.

The workshop will explore many of the facets of this genre including: an introduction to the art form; ethical questions related to writing family memoir; conducting research; weaving personal and researched material together; and practice writing scenes and dialogue.

Flynn was born and raised in San Francisco, California. She is the author of Swallow the Ocean- a memoir of growing up in the face of her mother's catastrophic mental illness- published by Counterpoint Press in 2008. She currently teaches creative writing in Minneapolis.

Scheduled for the weekend of April 4-5, beginning at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday; attendees are encouraged to participate in a public reading in conjunction with members of the Great River Writers Group that will following the workshop on Sunday.

For more information or for costs and to register, contact the Great River Arts Association at 320-632- 0960 or visit www.greatart. org.