All of us have stories to tell. Many want to leave behind stories that hold life lessons for friends and family. But where to start? Even published authors balk at starting to write: Which stories to tell? Which details to leave out—and which to keep? Writing your memories can be intimidating too: Will friends or family judge? Will anyone care? How about people you need to mention in your stories; is it okay to include them without asking?

Whether you aspire to publication or just want to record stories for your family and friends, Writing Your Memories Workshop shows you how writing your life can be easy and fun. You’ll learn how memoir differs from autobiography and creative nonfiction. Exercises will illuminate your strengths--and ways your written expression can be improved. Come share your moving memories in a safe, encouraging class.

Instructor Linda Bland is an author and editor who has helped 15 other authors self-publish and sell their books to commercial publishers. Linda delivered writing training to corporations and nonprofit organizations for 20 years; she taught writing at the college level for 21 years.

Three 90-minute sessions: 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays January 29, February 5, and February 12
Varnum Library, 194 Main St. Jeffersonville, VT Call 644-2117 or e-mail thevarnum@gmail.com

Free and the public is invited