How to Organize a Community Memoir Writing Workshop

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By Karen Hamilton Silvestri
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Community Workshop

Writing a memoir is a rewarding experience. Participating in a memoir writing workshop allows people to network with others and get feedback on their writing. It is easy and fun to organize a workshop in your Community and the rewards last for generations to come.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Notebook or file folders
Telephone book

Step 1

Buy or check out a book on memoir writing and familiarize yourself with the key elements of writing a memoir.
Step 2

Organize your notes in a notebook or file folders. Label your folders or notebook sections with "Possible Venues," "Advertising" and "Workshop Notes."
Step 3

Decide how long your workshop will run. Six weeks is a good length for a memoir writing workshop. Classes typically work best when they run for about an hour and a half.
Step 4

Determine the maximum number of participants you will allow and how much you will charge each person. Community centers usually pay you a flat fee. Libraries and bookstores usually offer the workshops for free to the community.
Step 5

Contact your local community center, libraries and local bookstores about offering a memoir writing workshop. You can also contact churches and schools in your area. Explain to them the benefits to the community and to their place of business if they host the workshop.
Step 6

Post flyers around town. Send press releases announcing the writing workshop to your local papers. Post online to your local paper and such websites as Craigslist.