From Memories To Memoir

Memoir really is anything that impacts your life. Memoir topics are wide ranging: personal stories, travel stories, cultural exploration, personal essays and more.

Memoir is a slice of life. We have all lived, so we are all potential memoirists. Everyone has stories. We have had childhoods, careers, moves, families, travel, pets, hobbies, interests, and yes, even tragedy and drama. We have those old photos begging to be wrapped in a context so later generations can appreciate them. Maybe this is the year you say, “I’ll make a start.” If your stories are nagging at you, now is your opportunity. I am eager to start our story-telling sessions again. This is how it has worked in the past:

We met online twice a month. This time you choose: Zoom, in-person, or a combo.
Each person prepares a 5–7 minute piece, 1000 words max. You’ll read and receive (only) positive feedback from other members. If your piece is too long, split it and.. wow! You are prepared for the next meeting! It does not have to be perfect. We are known as “the land of the first draft.”
You have the option to just listen from time to time.
We don’t “teach” writing, but through listening, you begin to appreciate writing styles and voice. You also get ideas about writing subjects.
Our stories do not have to be chronological or even be part of a coherent plan. We love all kinds of writing, including poetry and personal essays. If it somehow happened, it’s memoir.
Both men and women are welcome.
I have completed a memoir, so I may be able to give some practical advice to help you get yours into print, once you get to that point.

If you are interested, please contact Linda. We need about 8 people to make this group viable.