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Writing Gift – The Gift of Words

Irene Graham By Irene Graham July 27, 2026

A writing gift is welcomed at any time of the year.

The Gift of Words is precious. It lasts lifetimes.


The Writing Journey

Encouragement is a great gift.

Inspire that special someone in your life to write their story. Sometimes they only need someone to believe they can. Let that someone be you.

Encourage them to start or continue their writing journey.


The Memoir Writing Workbook

First written in 2009 and packed with right-brain / left-brain writing exercises, tips and writing tricks The Memoir Writing Workbook will motivate any writer to enter the magic land of words and write their memoir. It is a complete course in writing memoir, the A to Z of memoir writing.

Order in advance of your gift date!

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Memoir Writing Course Online 12 week

Established in 2012, this innovative online memoir writing course is a writer’s dream. Audio led, integrated with The Memoir Writing Workbook, LIVE group writing sessions and a private writing session with me.

Suitable for new, emerging and established writers. Established writers can use the course to define problems and fix a current manuscript.


Memoir Writing Retreat on Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland

6-days of Writing Bliss on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Delve deep into story, go home knowing exactly how to complete your memoir.

Enjoy great food, Irish music and local craic. Sleep and dream to the sound of lapping waves on the golden sandy beach.

You won’t want to go home!


See LINKs at base of page, or email via Contact link.


Want a helping hand and guide to put this into practise?

The Memoir Writing Workbook (240 pages) is based on right-brain/left-brain visual writing techniques. It has 36 multi-part focused exercises and 45 writing tips to help trigger memory and learn story creation. Each chapter with examples, show how to develop and write memoir, using the unique Memoir Map.

Learn more about The Memoir Writing Workbook →

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Do join Irene for a FREE LIVE Chat on How to Start a Memoir Writing Club

Or join Irene in her 12-week Online Memoir Writing Course or on one of her Writing Retreats