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Two Memoir writing workshops

        

   Sorry, but we have sold out for the memoir workshops. Please add yourself to the email list if you want to be amongst the first to hear of any new workshops…  and if you would like to read my article about writing a memoir online, here is the link https://www.annabelandgrace.com/tag/writing-a-memoir/ 

Annabel & Grace is an online magazine for women over 50 and has some lovely recipes, fashion and various articles. All free, so recommend signing up.

Two memoir writing workshops in May with Alex and guest writer, Mary Griese.    

Dates and Time: Thursday mornings 10.30am-12.30 pm

19th and 26th May 2022

Venue: Hall & Woodhouse, 1 Old King Street Bath        Cost.  £52- Please note,  sorry but no refunds, however you can donate your place to a friend.

Please email to book and I will send you bank transfer details. Places are very limited and are only confirmed when payment is received.  

Over the two sessions, we will look at how to structure you memoir, how to gather info etc. with hands on writing exercises and lots of prompts.   If you are not writing a memoir, you can use the sessions to inspire  and motivate you, drawing ideas from your own life to write short stories or to create strong characters.

Beginners or experienced writers very welcome. Sessions are relaxed, fun and sociable.We look forward to hearing from you..  Alex

 

 

4 MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOPS – cancelled but will be held at a later date.

Im afraid this workshop is cancelled but I may do another workshop on the same theme later in the year, or next year – Please email if you would like to be on a list of interested people.

Meanwhile, Mary Griese, a favourite workshop leader, has had her first novel published by Y Lolfa and my conversation with her on video is below, so please scroll down, and get the book! It’s dark (Welsh Noir) beautifully written and a good read.

These workshops with Alex and her guest authors, are for anyone interested in writing a memoir, or wants to in use their own life as material in a novel or short stories. If you are writing fiction, the exercises will give you plenty of material for those telling details that bring a work alive.

We will do writing exercises to trigger memories, and look at examples of different types of memoir.

Just as in a novel we enjoy a beginning, middle and end, a memoir needs a structure. We will look at the different structures you can adopt to help shape your narrative and help you plan your project. Lots of hands-on creative writing exercises to get you going, or keep you going. Beginners and experienced writers very welcome.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS JANUARY/FEB 2020

THIS SERIES IS NOW FULL UP – … please sign up for emails if you would like to hear about the next lot.. thanks

Dates: Thursday 23rd Jan, 30th Jan, 6th Feb and 13th Feb.

GET WRITING IN THE NEW YEAR with Alex and guest authors – Thursday mornings 10.30-12.30pm

PLEASE EMAIL TO BOOK AND YOU CAN EITHER DO A BANK TRANSFER OR SEND A CHEQUE, THANKS

Venue: Bath Library £76 for 4 sessions. Sorry, no refunds but you are welcome to send a friend.

These sessions are to motivate, inspire and to enjoy. There will be lots of creative writing exercises as well as focussing on various aspects of writing. Complete beginners are very welcome but also experienced writers who like the company of other writers and who may need a nudge to keep them going.

Guest writers Mary Griese, Christine Macfarlane, Andrea Harman and Tracy Darnton will share their expertise on creating character, language, writing from your own life and writing for young people,(not in that order!)