Based on True Events: Memoir Writing with Mai Serhan

Join Mai Serhan for a 3-day memoir writing retreat at Ardi. Step away from the city’s clamor and into a clearing on the edge of Dahshur, where everything invites you to notice. You will explore how to craft true stories using dramatic techniques drawn from fiction. You will deepen your engagement with memory and observation, read and respond to selected texts, experiment with writing prompts, and workshop your own work. Surrounded by country life, you will connect with fellow writers and discover new depths in your voice and emotional landscape.

What to Expect
A guided introduction to memoir writing

Craft sessions:

• Ethical Considerations

• Openings & Endings

• Scene & World-building

• Place & Character

• Dialogue & Perspective

• Language & Voice

• Selected Readings & Group discussions

• Workshopping

Retreat Details

• Dates: Thursday (5PM arrival) → Saturday (5PM departure)

• Location: Ardi, Dahshur

• Includes: Accommodation + all meals

• Excludes: Transportation