Session info:
We all have interesting stories to tell about our lives – but how do we choose which ones are worth writing down?
In this workshop Dr Sian Prior, author of ‘Shy: a memoir’ and ‘Childless: a story of freedom and longing’ (short-listed for The Age non fiction Book of the Year 2022) will introduce you to some of the key skills and decisions involved in crafting an engaging memoir.
Sian has been running memoir workshops for over a decade, both online and in person, for libraries, universities, community groups, and for Writers Victoria.
Topics:
- Who is your imagined reader, and what do they need to invest in your story?
- Which writing ‘voice’ (or voices) should you use to tell your story?
- What is the ‘story’ behind your ‘situation’?
- How do you depict vivid ‘characters’ (including real people) on the page?
- How do you retrieve faded memories?
- What should you avoid when you’re writing about the self?
Option One
- Duration: 120 minutes – Introduction to Memoir Writing workshop
- Requirements: Whiteboard and whiteboard markers.
- Cost: $600 (plus travel costs to be negotiated)
Option Two
- Duration: Four x 120 minute workshops on Memoir Writing
- Requirements: Whiteboard and whiteboard markers.
- Cost: $2,400 (plus travel costs to be negotiated)
Bookings: https://www.sianprior.com/contact
[Posted on behalf of Sian Prior]