turning memories into transformational stories (@ the writer's center)

“There either is or is not, that’s the way things are. The colour of the day. The way it felt to be a child. The saltwater on your sunburnt legs. Sometimes the water is yellow, sometimes it’s red. But what colour it may be in memory, depends on the day. I’m not going to tell you the story the way it happened. I’m going to tell it the way I remember it.

— Charles Dickens 

Turning Memories Into Transformational Stories … $60

NEXT SESSION: WINTER 2024

DESCRIPTION:

How have your ups and downs, wins and losses shaped your life? Whether you want to write privately or wish to publish, identifying the turning points and themes in your life is an important first step in memoir writing. In this workshop, participants will reflect on the transformational seasons in their lives and associate stories and themes to each one. We will explore the dynamics of character development and narrative arc, and learn techniques to capture universal meaning through personal experiences. You will come away with a timeline technique to uncover life themes and storylines, a bank of memories to serve as writing prompts, and tips for starting a memoir journaling practice.

feedback from february session:

Mak: GG This has been one of the most useful writing workshops I have attended. Thank you for the great tips. 

Brandie: Agree with everyone--this has been incredibly helpful and inspiring. Thank you.

Marsha: Thank you GG and everyone - this has been amazing and so, so helpful. And inspiring!! I feel like I have tools now to move forward with taking stories and making them useful to other people!

Elizabeth: Thank you GG. This was a Christmas gift from one of my daughters. Such a great gift.

Anna: This has been really rich and informational. Thank you so much, GG!

Lyn: loving this workshop!!

Tatiana: Thank you, GG, for an excellent workshop!

Kari: GG, excellent workshop! Thank you. Very helpful frameworks and tools.