Write the stories only you can write in this class.
Tap into your creativity by responding to weekly writing prompts in class, underpinned by writing craft advice.
Everyone has a story to tell — but how do you turn your memories into a memoir that truly engages readers? In this five-week course, you’ll learn how to shape your life experiences into a compelling narrative.
Whether you're just beginning or already have material you'd like to develop, this course offers a supportive space to start (or continue) your memoir journey.
Through guided writing exercises, discussion, and feedback, you’ll explore:
Week 1: Panning for Gold – Discover your raw material. Explore the line between truth and fiction.
Week 2: Shaping Your Story – Structure, pacing, and finding the right starting point.
Week 3: Writing in Scenes – Bring your memories to life on the page.
Week 4: Sensory Language – Use vivid detail to immerse the reader in your world.
Week 5: Editing and Polishing – Strengthen your voice, tighten your prose, and prepare for next steps.
5-week course on Fridays: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6
10am - 12pm
Cost: £95 for 5 sessions
Why not enjoy lunch in the café afterwards?
To book, please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk leaving your phone number.
Grace Palmer, your tutor.
