Anyone who believes you can't change history has never tried to write his memoirs.
- David Ben-Gurion -
This workshop is designed for writers starting on a memoir or autobiographical project.
Within a small group, you’ll learn techniques for turning your life story into a page-turner. You’ll cover plot and structure; research; characterisation (even of yourself), potential markets; as well as issues such as finding a focus and weighing up ethical considerations around truth and memory.
Taught by award-winning writer and teacher, Dr Nike Bourke, you’ll work with examples from the genre and practical writing exercises. You will also receive personalised feedback on up to 2500 words you submit beforehand.
WHAT's INCLUDEDThe memoir workshop includes all tuition materials, morning tea and lunch. Also included is complimentary feedback on 2500 words you submit prior to the workshop.WHENThe workshop runs from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Wednesday 17 March, 2010WHEREOlvar Wood Writers Retreat is a beautiful 20-acre bushland retreat in the sunshine Coast hinterland - about an hour and a half drive north of Brisbane. Detailed driving directions will be sent to you when you book.COSTThe cost of the day-long memoir workshop is $90.00 per person, including morning tea, lunch, and all tuition materials.
Friends of Olvar receive a 15% discount.
QWC, ACTWC, Gold Coast Writers and NRWC members receive a 10% discount.
BOOKINGSYou can book and pay online using the Paypal button below, or contact us by phone or email:
5445 9222
Olvar Wood Writers Retreat. Queensland, Australia