Lisa Romeo

Writer. Freelance Editor. Creative Writing Teacher. Writing Coach. Editorial Consultant. Book Publicity Coach. Blogger.

Selected Works

Cradle and All
narrative nonfiction
My journey through the hell of postpartum depression, before it was understood, in the days when everyone said, "snap out of it," and how it's made me a different mother.
Reported essay
Is an mfa a boost to a freelance career?
What's an MFA got to do with a freelance writing career? My thoughts, and what experts say.
Literary Essay
Two Weeks in Vegas
A raw narrative of the days following a father's death, up close and very personal, without maudlin sentiment.
Personal Essay
When a Child Outgrows the Safety Net
What happens when a boy outgrows his developmental delays and a mother must relinquish her role as advocate?

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Events

ONLINE CLASS. Memoir & Personal Essay Four by Four.

A popular series, featuring a different key element of creative nonfiction each week for four weeks. Every month or so, a new session begins. There are three completely different sessions in all. Sign up for one, two or all three.

Upcoming, for Spring-Summer 2010:
Session I -- May 17 - June 13.
Session III, -- July 12 - August 8.
Session II will be offered in September, dates TBD.

A weekly lesson, readings on craft, writing assignments, lots of private feedback from Lisa on your work, group discussions, more. To find out which topics are covered in each session, go here:
http:/​/​lisaromeo.blogspot.com/​2009/​11/​2010-online-memoir-personal-essay-class.html

Rutgers Writing Program Extension, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. I teach an 8-week combination online/​in-person class on Memoir and Creative Nonfiction Writing, and a six-week class on Writing and Selling Short Freelance Nonfiction. Quarterly semesters run every 10 weeks. Summer sessions begin in late June and/​or early July, depending on the class. Info - http:/​/​wpx.rutgers.edu

To discuss your interests or needs, including a private class, one-on-one writing coaching, an ongoing workshop for your writing group, or a one-time presentation to your organization, please contact me: LisaRomeoWrites (at) gmail (dot) com or call 973-857-4383.