You are invited...
Join me for a special memoir writing session this Sunday AND 5 lucky people are invited to a very special party next Thursday
I wanted to share two truly exciting ‘happenings’ with you today. The first is something I have been asked about forever, and have finally got around to doing. That is putting together a virtual ‘memoir’ writing class this coming Sunday, 5pm-6pm BST.
So many of us want to tell our stories but often don’t know where to start. An autobiography often feels way too grand, expansive, and let’s be honest, terrifying for most of us (*raises hand). Yet sometimes a simple 900 words story can be enough to tell an important part of your tale. So this is what we are going to explore in this month’s Writers Group. I’ll be taking you through the techniques I have used over the years, both as a writer and an editor for over 15 years on women’s magazines. We’ll be doing a few ‘live’ writing prompts (don’t worry, no one is forced to speak but if you’re feeling brave please do!) as well as looking at what makes a successful memoir piece of writing.
Writers Group takes place on virtually and on the last Sunday of the month and all paid subscribers get automatic access. There’s no need to speak or any enforced writing, it’s just a chance to write together and meet like minded creatives.
There is a whole calendar of events that you can find here. But if you want to join this coming Sunday’s Memoir Writing Group then simply become a paid subscriber in the next 24 hours and a special link to join will be sent out on Friday.
In other thrilling news, next week my wonderful friend, is launching her brand new ‘audio’ project exclusively on Substack and we are celebrating with a live recording and party in central London. (Well, I say party but it’s basically drinks with lots of brilliant people in an amazing location). What’s more, Emma will be interviewing yours truly for the very first episode.
I have 5 tickets to give away to paid subscribers, so if you fancy coming along to meet me and Emma then simply comment below. I will then pick at TOTAL random 5 people by Friday morning. The event runs from 7pm until 9-ish Thursday, may 30th, so just make sure you can get to London. And if you do win, come and have a drink with me afterwards.
Exact location details will be sent to the winners.
Hope to see you there or on Sunday via Zoom for our Memoir class.