Details

Four full-day workshops, held at the Wheeler Centre:

Sunday 25 July, 10am-4pm

Sunday 7 August. 10am-4pm

Sunday 14 August, 10am-4pm

Sunday 4 September, 10am-4pm

Two evening seminars, held online via Zoom:

Thursday 4 August, 6.30-8pm

Thursday 18 August, 6.30-8pm

You can find details of how Covid-19 restrictions will affect the in-person workshops here: https://writersvictoria.org.au/about-us/covid-19-information/. You are encouraged to wear a mask in the workshop space. The Wheeler Centre’s policy is that close contacts should not attend the building. If you are a close contact of somebody with Covid-19, or have Covid-19 symptoms yourself, please do not attend; please contact program@writersvictoria.org.au to arrange a refund in this situation.

You Will Learn:

• about voice – how to find and refine the right "voice" for your memoir
• about situation vs story – how to identify the "story" you want to tell (the insight, the wisdom, the thing you’ve come to say) within the "situation" you are describing
• about characters – how to create vivid "characters" from real people – including yourself
• about research – how to decide which questions to ask and where to find the answers
• about publication – how to write a persuasive publishing proposal for your memoir

About the Tutor:

Dr Sian Prior has been a writer and broadcaster for 30 years. She has been published in newspapers, magazines and literary journals. Sian teaches non-fiction at RMIT and runs online courses in creative non fiction. She has published two memoirs; Shy: A Memoir (2014) and Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing (2022).

Not a Member?

Members of Writers Victoria receive up to 37% off the full price of our workshops, seminars and courses. In addition, members have access to a range of other discounts and opportunities and receive a subscription to 'The Victorian Writer' magazine. Memberships start from just $50. Find out more about becoming a member here.

Cancellation Policy