Have you ever felt like your own life story is just waiting to be told, but the blank page feels more like a brick wall? Join us for “Nonfiction and Memoir—Where Do I Start?” We’re cutting through the intimidation factor. You might be wondering: “Do I need to be famous to write a memoir?” “How do I write about real people without starting a family feud?” or “Is my life actually interesting enough for strangers to read?” Whether you’re mining your past or exploring a burning subject, we’ll look at recent hits like Patriot by Alexei Navalny, Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls, and The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke to see how authors transform truth into page-turners.

Attendees will learn to:

• Identify the specific theme or “spine” that anchors your personal story.
• Structure true events using narrative techniques that create natural tension and suspense.
• Balance personal truth with the privacy and consent of the people you write about.
• Develop a consistent and authentic narrative voice that draws the reader in.
• Overcome the “imposter syndrome” that often hits when you first put your life on the page.