Memoir Magpie
Tell Your Story: A Practical Memoir Writing Workshop FULL DAY
Whether you're ready to put pen to paper or still wondering where to begin, Tell Your Story will give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to start writing your memoir. This engaging and supportive workshop is designed for aspiring memoirists of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Can be delivered online or face-to-face (travel extra at cost)
🎯 Who It's For:
Community groups, local history societies, or retirees
Individuals who want to preserve their life stories for family or publication
Hobbyists interested in personal storytelling
Writers seeking a structured framework to begin or complete a memoir
Full-Day Deep Dive (6.5 hours incl. lunch break)
Morning Session:
Introduction: What is a Memoir?
Memoir vs. autobiography
Why memoirs matter
A Brief History of Memoir
From St. Augustine to Michelle Obama
What lessons we can take from history
Getting Started
Finding your focus (themes, moments, characters)
Memoir mapping: timelines and turning points
Guided writing exercise
Sharing and Feedback (Optional)
Supportive peer discussion
Ideas for what to do next
Afternoon Session:
Editing & Proofing
Self-editing techniques
Working with an editor
Routes to Publishing
Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
Printing for family vs. selling publicly
Marketing Your Memoir
Creating a reader profile
Using social media and local networks
Closing Exercise: Your 90-Day Memoir Plan
Set goals, get writing
Participants leave with a written extract, a 3-month action plan, and optional submission routes for feedback or further coaching.
📦 Included:
Workshop booklet with exercises and checklists
Sample memoir excerpts
Discount voucher for My Saga packages