Memoir Workshops
Memoir Writing Workshops
with Irene Graham
- Memoir Writing Workshops and Writing Retreats 2010 and 2011
- Memoir Writing Workshops at Writing Festivals in 2010
Memoir Writing Workshops and Writing Retreats 2010 and 2011
Oct 2010 |
Memoir Writing Workshop – 2 DayGlendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Writing Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
2 day Memoir Writing Workshop to explore and discover personal memoir writing using right-brain/left- brain learning techniques that help tap into creativity and draw upon your well of life experience. This workshop also provides writers interested in writing fiction with a bedrock of life experiences that can be used as base material in fiction writing. It will be a time to discover and enhance your unique writing voice as you define your experiences and learn how to write from the heart of personal understanding. You will discover how to think like a writer and draw upon the myriad of incidents that make up your life story and path. You will explore theme and its associated meaning as you learn how to translate your personal story into creatively writing and structuring your memoir. By using various creative writing techniques you will be encouraged to capture significant life events as you learn how to focus your memoir, include your retrospective voice and how to engage with truth in the writing of creative non-fiction. This workshop will help you unblock creativity and evoke your imagination as you develop and write your memoir. The Memoir Writing Workbook will be used throughout the workshop, and is included in the workshop fee. Workbooks will be distributed at the start of the workshop. Open to new and established writers. Be inspired...write you story! This is an optional residential workshop. Accommodation is available at The Glendalough Hotel or local Guest Houses. Early booking is strongly advised. You will be supplied with an accommodation list upon booking. Bookings: email creativewriting@ireland.com Workshop Code: W017 Tel: +353(0)86 2523428 |
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August 2011 |
Memoir Writing Retreat – 4 DayMarkree Castle, Collooney, Co. Sligo, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
4 day Memories into Memoir Writing Retreat in a 14th Century Castle set in the heart of W.B. Yeats countryside amidst 500 acres of secluded woodlands and gardens. Lovingly restored by its owners Markree Castle is the perfect writer’s haven offering peace, relaxation and good food. This four day writing retreat is for writers that want to tap into life experiences and write memoir, or to use those experiences to translate into fiction. The workshop is based on Irene’s workbook – The Memoir Writing Workbook which will be used as support material throughout the workshop. This is an exclusive residential Writer’s Retreat for ten writers. The workshop is open to new and established writers. Using right-brain/left-brain exercises you will develop and integrate significant life memories with narrative as you weave the elements of memoir writing within a creative structure. It will be a time to discover and enhance your unique writing voice as you define your experiences and learn how to write from the heart of personal understanding. You will explore theme and subject and its associated meaning as you learn how to focus your memoir. You will discover how to use and incorporate your retrospective voice into your writing and how to engage with truth in the writing of creative non-fiction. You will be invigorated as you relax, walk and write in this haven of old world charm…and good company. Markree Castle is easily accessible by road and airport from Dublin, Galway and Shannon. Be inspired…write your story! Workshop Includes: Limited to 10 Participants |
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Memoir Writing Workshops at Writing Festivals 2010
You are invited to attend the following workshops with Irene during 2010 which have kindly been set up by various writing organisations throughout Ireland as follows:
Sept 2010 |
Dublin Workshop:Kindly organised by The National Library of Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. This workshop will kick-start your writing and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step by step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: There is no charge for this workshop. Participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook prior to the workshop which will be used throughout the workshop. The workbook is available in The National Library Shop at €39.95 Bookings: memoir@nli.ie |
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Sept 2010 |
Athlone Literary FestivalAthlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. This workshop will kick-start your writing and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step-by-step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: There is no charge for this workshop. To enrol, participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook (€40) which will be used throughout the workshop. Workbooks will be distributed at the workshop. Workshop Bookings: |
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Sept 2010 |
Clifden Arts FestivalBy kind invitation of Clifden Arts FestivalClifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Talk with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
An interactive in-depth Talk and Discussion on Memoir Writing with Irene Graham, Author of The Memoir Writing Workbook.
Join Irene in Foyle’s Hotel at the Clifden Arts Festival for an engaging session on memoir writing. No advance Bookings required – Numbers Limited – Arrive early to avoid disappointment. |
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July 2010 |
Kinsale Arts FestivalKinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir. The workshop will also include discussions on how to start a Memoir Writing Club in your local area. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. This workshop will kick-start your writing and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step-by-step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: There is no charge for this workshop. To enrol, participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook (€40) which will be used throughout the workshop. The Memoir Writing Workbook can be purchased directly before the workshop commences at the Arts Festival Writing Venue. Workshop Bookings: |
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June 2010 |
Festival: Listowel Writers’ WeekListowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
3 day Memoir Writing Workshop to explore and discover personal memoir writing using right-brain/left-brain learning techniques that will help you tap into your creativity and draw upon your well of life experience. This workshop also provides writers interested in writing fiction with a bedrock of life experiences that can be used as base material in fiction writing. It will be a time to discover and enhance your unique writing voice as you define your experiences and learn how to write from the heart of personal understanding. You will discover how to think like a writer and draw upon the myriad of incidents that make up your life story and path. You will explore theme and its associated meaning as you learn how to translate your personal story into creatively writing and structuring your memoir. By using various creative writing techniques you will be encouraged to capture significant life events as you learn how to focus your memoir, include your retrospective voice and how to engage with truth in the writing of creative non-fiction. This workshop will help you unblock creativity and evoke your imagination as you develop and write your memoir. Open to new and established writers. Be inspired... write you story! Bookings: |
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May 2010 |
Wexford Book Festival Workshop |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. This workshop will kick-start your writing and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step by step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: Participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook (€39.95) prior to the workshop which will be used throughout the workshop. The Memoir Writing Workbook can be purchased directly before the workshop commences in Whites of Wexford. Bookings: Please contact: Orla Nolan, Wexford Chamber on 053 9122226 or email orla.nolan@wexfordchamber.ie |
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Feb 2010 |
Cork Workshop:Kindly organised by Triskel Arts Centre in Cork |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir, and who are also interested in setting up a Memoir Writing Club in their local area – using The Memoir Writing Workbook as their guide. Note: This workshop does not enable individuals to ‘teach’ memoir writing. It is aimed at individuals who want to encourage friends and family to join in a group with each individual in their group using their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. The workshop will also cover how to form a Memoir Writing Club and how to guide a club on an ongoing basis – which is also included in The Memoir Writing Workbook. This workshop will kick-start your writing on an individual writing basis and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step by step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: There is no charge for the workshop. Participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook prior to the workshop which will be used throughout the workshop. Bookings & Details: office@thememoirwritingclub.com |
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March 2010 |
Dublin Workshop:Kindly organised by The National Library of Ireland |
Memories into Memoir Workshop with Author Irene Graham - based upon The Memoir Writing Workbook
This 4 hour Introduction Workshop to Memoir Writing is for new and established writers interested in writing memoir. Throughout the workshop Irene will guide the participants through the elements of memoir writing using her innovative Memoir Map from The Memoir Writing Workbook. You will engage with numerous right-brain/left-brain exercises and visual writing techniques from the workbook and learn how to use them on an ongoing basis to evoke and enhance memory recall. You will also learn the importance of structure and engage in discussions on truth and how to incorporate the retrospective voice into your memoir. This workshop will kick-start your writing and show you how to write a creative memoir, in a step by step process, as you creatively translate life experience into memoir. Note: There is no charge for this workshop. Participants are required to purchase their personal copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook prior to the workshop which will be used throughout the workshop. The workbook is available in The National Library Shop at €39.95 Bookings: memoir@nli.ie |
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2009 Memoir Workshop: Memories into Memoir with Irene Graham
Workshop Opportunity!
As part of the western launch celebration of The Memoir Writing Club, from 2 to 5:30pm in Galway City Library on 30 September 2009, 12 people will be invited to a Memories into Memoir workshop with Irene.
This workshop is specifically for participants interested in forming a Memoir Writing Club in their local area. The workshop will guide you through the significant elements of memoir writing and get you started on your personal memoir journey.
How to apply for a Workshop space:
A workshop fee is not applicable. Each participant requires a copy of The Memoir Writing Workbook – which will be used throughout the workshop.
Apply: Write in apx 60 words (300 characters) why you should be chosen to attend this workshop. Click here to send your application using our contact form (General Enquiries): You will be notified in advance of the workshop if your application has been successful. Thank you.
Workshop News:
Due to popular demand, we have included details of Irene’s Summer Fiction Writing Workshops with Adults and Young People, as well as details on forthcoming Memoir Writing Workshops with Irene.
Fiction and Memoir Writing with Irene Graham
Fiction Writing: Irene will be tutoring The Creative Writer’s Workshop – Fiction Writing – in Ballyvaughan, Co Clare and in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow in July. There are just a few spaces available in each workshop, so if you are thinking of getting away to find your creative writing voice this summer as you learn the art of story creation – do get in contact soon. Full Details: www.theCreativeWritersWorkshop.com
Fiction Writing: Workshops for Adults & Young People
August: Are you seeking a creative space to share with your teenager? This special workshop: Creativity & Creative Writing – Adult with a Teenager is designed especially for Adults & Teenagers to get in touch with their creativity as they learn the art of developing characters within story, while engaging with right-brain/left-brain learning techniques through the medium of writing. This promises to be an exciting space for all attending. Two spaces left.
August: The Creative Writer’s Workshop 10-13 Years
This popular summer workshop will take place in Kinvara, Co. Galway.
Two days of creativity and fun for this age group to learn how to write imaginative stories as they develop characters within story. A great foundation in writing. Spaces limited.
Full Details: www.TheCreativeWritersWorkshop.com
Memories into Memoir
Date: Mon 18 to Wed 20 May 2009
Venue: The National Library of Ireland
Tutor: Irene Graham
3 day workshop to explore your life story and learn how to turn memories into memoir. Discover personal memoir writing using right-brain/left-brain learning techniques that tap into creativity and draw upon your well of life experience.
You will explore theme and its associated meaning as you learn how to translate your personal story into creatively writing and structuring your memoir. By using various creative writing techniques you will be encouraged to capture significant life events as you focus upon narrative structure including character development, setting, plot and conflict.
This workshop is specifically for people interested in forming a Memoir Writing club in their local area. The workshop provides the opportunity for a deeper understanding of memoir writing using The Memoir Writing Workbook and allows participants to start their own memoir.
Note: This workshop is full.
Details of forthcoming Memories into Memoir Workshops to be announced.
For details of fiction writing workshops with Irene Graham, please visit www.TheCreativeWritingWorkshop.com
