The Yale Review presents “Writing in Public” series - How to Write About Yourself

Event time: 
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: 
HQ 276 See map
Event description: 
Explore the art of the personal essay with Melissa Febos, the author of five books, including the best-sellers Girlhood and Body Talk. She will share essential craft lessons for memorists, essayists, and anyone who has tried to capture a person on the page. Febos will be in conversation with Joanna Biggs, a contributing editor at The Yale Review
 
Free and open to all. Lunch provided.