Virtual The Stories of Our Lives: Writing Authentic Obituaries

Leader: Lee Webster

Writing obituaries used to be about letting people know the death occurred, a list of life accomplishments, then where to send flowers. 

But obituary writers have taken a turn in recent years, using this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to paint a true picture of who this person was, what gifts and foibles they brought to the key relationships in their lives, and much more. 

We’ll study the craft of writing death notices by the book—and how to break the rules.