Everyone has a story worth telling—what’s yours?
In this engaging and supportive workshop, you will learn how to shape your memories, experiences, and life story into a compelling memoir. We will explore the process of crafting a memoir, storytelling techniques, prompts to jumpstart your writing, narrative structure options, and tips for capturing your voice. The workshop will include a writing exercise, question and answer session, and handouts for all participants. Whether you’re just starting or refining your work, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to tell your unique story!
LAURIE B. FRIEDMAN is an author, ghostwriter, lecturer, book coach, and memoirist. She has published or ghostwritten over 300 award-winning picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and novels for young readers. She also speaks at schools and literary conferences around the country and works as a coach helping other writers shape and sell their stories. In addition, Laurie is a memoirist, helping individuals who want to share their life stories, experiences, and memories with others. She is a native Arkansan, and loves to read, hike, bake, and spend time with friends and family. Please visit www.lauriebfriedman.com for more information on Laurie and her books.
This workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please register.
The video is available for on-demand viewing August 3 – September 16.
Sponsored by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Summer Learning Program | Online/Virtual | Author Events |
TAGS: | Summer Learning Program |
| Mon, Jun 30 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Tue, Jul 01 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Wed, Jul 02 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Thu, Jul 03 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Fri, Jul 04 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Sat, Jul 05 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
| Sun, Jul 06 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
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