Our Writing the Memoir one-day workshop provides students with a firm grounding in key aspects of writing a memoir.
The workshop is most suitable for those new to memoir writing. More experienced writers are also welcome, though should be aware this is an introductory course.
Bring paper and pen and expect to take notes and bring ideas and questions too.
If you have a true story to tell and have been wondering how to start writing about it, this introduction to memoir writing workshop is for you.
You will be introduced to a few essential ideas and questions you must consider before starting to write a memoir.
The day will take the form of two workshops. In this time there will be presentations, some theory to discuss, handouts, discussions and some writing exercises. We will be examining one or two key ideas on how to tackle writing about the truth. You will have the chance to read from your work and discuss your ideas in a safe peer group.
“ Wish I had taken this course sooner! ”
Marie Noel
Former student
“ A comprehensive introduction to what it takes to write a truthful, interesting memoir. ”
Donal Cox
Former student
“ Clear and concise, knowledgeable and encouraging. ”
Lee Chester
Former student
“ Thorough, comprehensive and clearly presented ”
Ann David
Former student
“ The course provided me with activities that I can use to improve the quality of my own personal memoir writing and the memoir for publication...I gained a great deal from the course. ”
Debra Phillips
Former student
“ Helpful and effective. ”
Athena
Former student
“ course content was great, really interesting, very helpful...Lots of practical tips on how to start with writing my memoir - I have, thanks to the tutor, started putting lots on paper! ”
Anonymous
Former student
You will leave with a firm grounding in key aspects of writing a memoir and what you will need to consider before embarking on a memoir of their own.
The workshop is most suitable for those new to memoir writing. More experienced writers are also welcome, though should be aware this is an introductory course.
Bring paper and pen and expect to take notes and bring ideas and questions too.
The course would best suit writers fluent in English.
A one-day, seminar-style workshop. Written exercises in class. Q&As with the tutor throughout.
Robyn Hollingworth
Robyn is a reformed fashion buyer who has worked with some of the most famous names in luxury design and retail. During her father's struggle with dementia, she took a sabbatical from work to care for him during which time she kept an open and frank diary, which became her memoir, My Mad Dad: The Diary of an Unravelling Mind, Trapeze, 2018. The book deals with themes of caring, love, loss and totally inappropriate humour and will be released in hardback later this year. She is currently working on a novel.
