April theme: Life changing moment--impact? (Marriage, birth of child, career change, relocation, health issue, etc.)

This Zoom event is facilitated by author Kathy Weyer. Memoir Writing Basics will help you record your most significant memories, beginning your memoir writing journey! You will receive writing tips from our class facilitator, author Kathy Weyer. She will discuss best practices for memoir writing, the challenges of writing in first-person, and other helpful information. Then it’s up to you to capture your memories, refine your skills, and record your stories for posterity. Please keep each of your monthly writings to no more than 3 pages double spaced, Times Roman 12-point font requested, approximately 800 words. If you choose, you may have the opportunity to share some or all of your stories with your fellow classmates. This is great way to get feedback and hear how your stories touch others. At the end you will have ten chapters for your memoir!

Registration is required as space is limited. Please email Julie.Warren@palmspringsca.gov or call 760-416-6731 to register and for more information. This class meets on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom from 3:00–4:00 p.m. to discuss the theme for the month. There will be a different writing theme every month and a writing kit will be available for pick-up by registered participants starting on September 2nd, 2021. The kit includes a notebook, pen, course handout and a few other surprises. New participants may be added monthly as space allows. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Palm Springs Library.

Memoir Writing Basics

HOW DID I GET HERE? CAPTURING YOUR MEMORIES ONE PAGE AT A TIME.

Monthly Themes:

 September 8, 2021: First day of school or your favorite teacher who had the most impact on your life.

 October 13, 2021: Halloween escapades or funniest family memory.

 November 10, 2021: The most influential person in your life (why?) -or- Family Feasts and traditions (maybe include a family recipe).

 December 8, 2021: Most Memorable Holiday, or How I Discovered Santa Wasn’t Real.

 January 12, 2022: What I wanted to be when I grew up. (How did that work out?).

 February 9, 2022: First Love, or heartbreak or how the love of a pet affected your life.

 March 9, 2022: Most treasured possession (What would you take with you on a deserted island?) -or- How sports influenced my life?

 April 13, 2022: Life changing moment--impact? (Marriage, birth of child, career change, relocation, health issue, etc.)

 May 11, 2022: Friendship (What does it mean to you?) Or Longest friend (How did you meet?)

 June 8, 2022: The moment you realized you were an adult? Graduation? Marriage? Home purchase? Other?

Kathy Weyer is an author, artist, and animal lover. She was awarded first prize (twice) by the Palm Springs Writers Guild for fiction and memoir contests and has been published in several magazines. She is on the board of directors for the Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Writers Guild. Kathy lives in Palm Springs with her husband of 40 years and their rescued pets. She is the author of Stitches and the forthcoming sequels, Canvas and Pages.

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