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Tell Your Story: A Practical Memoir Writing Workshop HALF DAY
GB £45 or US $60 per person (8 minimum) (+ any travel at cost)
Overview:
Whether you are ready to put pen to paper or still wondering where to begin, the Tell Your Story workshop by My Saga 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 cost)
🎯 Who It Is 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
Whether you are ready to put pen to paper or still wondering where to begin, the Tell Your Story workshop by My Saga 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 cost)
🎯 Who It Is 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
More Details
Half-Day Intensive (3.5 hours)
Best for: Taster sessions, festivals, or community events
Schedule:
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 when writing our memoir
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
Participants leave with a clear starting point and a toolkit for continuing at home.
📦 Included:
Workshop booklet with exercises and checklists
Sample memoir excerpts
Discount voucher for My Saga packages