This workshop is an interactive and supportive space to explore the elements of memoir writing: how to turn memories into stories, finding your story’s shape, voice and purpose, and the elements of story that help bring your memoir to life.

This tour is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and presented in association with Blarney Books and Art.

About Demet Divaroren

Demet Divaroren is a Melbourne-based writer, editor and creative writing teacher. Her writing has appeared in Griffith REVIEW, Island magazine, The Age Epicure, The Big Issue and From the Outer. Her debut novel ‘Living on Hope Street’ (Allen & Unwin, 2017) won the 2018 Victorian Premier's Literary Award Young Adult category. Demet is the co-editor of the CBCA-shortlisted anthology ‘Coming of Age: Growing up Muslim in Australia,’ a collection of personal essays that challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity, achievement, courage and determination.

Specialises in:

• Young Adult fiction
• Short stories
• General fiction
• Memoir and personal essays
• Gothic fantasy

Read more about Demet Divaroren and why she believes writers should trust the fire in their guts more. Then give her fun writing exercise a go, designed to help you develop your character's voice.