I’m teaming up with the good folks at Five Things I’ve Learned to teach a 90-minute class on mythmaking and Joan Didion. You can learn more here and register for a $40 ticket, which includes playback of the recording.

In this 90-minute class we’ll explore five things I’ve learned about myth-making from Joan Didion, and what it means for us. We’ll think about what she can teach us about these topics:

• The stories our families and cultures give us to live by

• How imagery is powerful in myth-making

• The way that Hollywood, in particular, has shaped how we understand the world

• How celebrities from John Wayne to Martha Stewart create a mythology for themselves, and why we love it

• How writing about mythologies unlocks the stories behind our stories

Whether you’re a Didion aficionado or haven’t read any of her work, I hope you’ll join me to discover what she has to say, and get a new perspective from her on our current cultural moment. Plus, you’ll come away with a fabulous introduction to the life and work of one of her generation’s greatest writers.