THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Write memoir and set yourself free.
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER / FRIDAYS / 8 WEEKS
There is nothing more powerful that you can do than tell your story.
Claim your story and you can do anything. You could explain, analyse and examine your feelings for a hundred years and it wouldn’t be as revealing or impactful as simply telling your story. One of the most important rules of writing is show don’t tell, but we’ve gotten so good at telling! I’m like this because of that, or my therapist told me that the reason I behave this way is because… or another sticky thread, it must be the planets, why am I like this? So I’ve journalled for that hundred years and it’s been endlessly medicinal and useful. But do you know what really moves me forwards? Writing the actual story.
Why though?
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou
how will it work?
Monday inspiration: the week will begin with a shared theme and inspiration to start working sent to the group thread.
Weekly call Friday 12-1pm
Teaching prompts, weekly theme and communal writing time, plus sharing words and feelings.
Access to open mic group thread for sharing words and listening to others.
I asked people what they wanted my support with and nearly everyone said, writing for my soul. And some said, to get my writing into the world. And I thought there is no greater use of our time than getting closer to our souls. As there is nothing more damaging than moving away from them. So that’s what all this is for. Me showing you the ways in, helping you maintain momentum, guiding you to really go there so that you can make something of it all. We might think we are not capable of making art, or that our story isn’t that interesting or why should anyone care. But you’re wasting your time with these thoughts! It’s actually time to write for your life.
FACT & FIGURES
“After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” — Philip Pullman
INVESTMENT
£350
DATES
Programme opens: 4th September
Last call: Friday 23rd October
