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Category Archives: writing workshop
The Birren Center is at it again! Third anthology open for submissions
Back in November, I announced the publication of the second anthology from the Birren Center for Guided Autobiography. As of May first, the third anthology is open for submission. Note, to submit you must have taken a Guided Autobiography class, … Continue reading
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Revisiting the “Flash” Form
I’m teaching a Creative Writing workshop for Madison College at the moment; yesterday’s lesson was on the “Flash” form — Flash fiction, nonfiction, memoir. The zoomed-in essence of Flash can be applied to any genre. A student asked, “When did … Continue reading
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Let’s Make 2023 the Year of the Reminiscence Writer
If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while, you know how passionate I am about motivating people to write about their lives. The benefits are many: Individuals gain a satisfying skill, explore the meaning of their life … Continue reading
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A New Book Is Born!
By Sarah White Books are like babies, as far as my experience goes (which includes birthing a few books of my own and midwifing quite a few others, but no babies). How so? The publishing process takes about 9 months … Continue reading
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Branching Points – A Fork in the Road
By Barbara McCarthy There have been many forks in the road in my life – college, marriage, divorce, buying a house and condo, retiring, national events, etc. But taking Guided Autobiography in the spring of 2022 is the most significant. … Continue reading
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Upcoming workshops in Fall 2022
I believe in the power of story—to entertain, to teach, to heal. That’s why I publish this blog–and why I teach writing workshops. In my workshops, I take my writers through a curriculum of discussions about the craft of writing, … Continue reading
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Big news regarding “First ___day, First Person”, my salon for memoir writers
You may wonder where the stories you read on “True Stories, Well Told,” come from. The answer is–many of them, I hear read by fellow reminiscence writers, at the monthly salon I offer. “First Monday, First Person” has been an … Continue reading
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It’s Mardi Gras–that means it’s time to “Throw me somethin’, Mister!”
It’s Mardi Gras and the parades are back in New Orleans. What’s that got to do with “True Stories, Well Told”? It means my tradition continues. I mark this season by inviting readers like you to “Throw me somethin’, Mister.” But … Continue reading
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Guided Autobiography: The Magic of Small-Group Reminiscence Writing
By Sarah White In 2004, I was deep into pivoting my work (and life) from being a freelance business writer toward personal history work. I tried out several methods for helping people capture, preserve, and share their life stories. Oral … Continue reading
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Join me and Story Circle Network for “Refresh Your Expressive Writing Skills”, 4 Thursday afternoons in June
I have a new workshop offered by Story Circle Network starting June 3rd, titled “Refresh Your Expressive Writing Skills.” We’ll talk about writing effective sentences and paragraphs, review the most common grammar problems, and brush up on essay writing skills. … Continue reading
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