First Things First: Writing Workshop with Constance Matsumoto
The Doylestown Bookshop is excited to welcome author Constance Hays Matsumoto for a writing workshop on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 6:30 pm. This workshop requires tickets. Each ticket includes admission for one and a paperback copy of Fact & Fiction. Space is limited. If you're unable to attend the workshop, we will hold your books for you for up to two weeks. Any books that have not been picked up or arranged to be shipped by the two-week mark will be donated. Writing a Novel Inspired by Family and History: First Things First Join Delaware-based author Constance Hays Matsumoto for an engaging workshop on turning family stories and historical research into compelling creative work. Drawing on the unexpected journey behind her award-winning historical novel, Of White Ashes, and the insights from her new book, Fact & Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History, Matsumoto offers practical guidance for writers who aspire to write a book about history but aren't sure where to begin. Whether you are an aspiring novelist, a family historian, or simply carrying a story you feel compelled to write, you'll leave with fresh inspiration, greater clarity, and concrete steps for bringing your project to life.
