POPULAR SINCE 2007! The Workshop Series:
“Writing Family History And Memoir - Even if You’re Not a Writer”

This series of practical, interactive workshops takes you from first steps
 through to publishing your family history or memoir.
Each workshop is about 2 hours in length.
You can choose one or more in any order, depending on where you are in your project.

The workshops are held
 at The Book Nook and Other Treasures in Perth (click here)
and in Ottawa through Continuing Education - Ottawa Catholic School Board (click here).
Workshops can also be delivered to your group. Contact me for details.

Click here to read some feedback from participants.

Getting Started. Includes how to plan and scope your project, interviewing tips, research “how-tos” and resources, choosing the right format for the final product. Click here for a printable brochure.
Write It So They’ll Read It. For those who have done some research. Find out how to structure your data into a cohesive book and learn how to write compelling narrative that will keep the reader reading. Click here for a printable brochure.
Peer Review. Follow-up to “Write It So They’ll Read It”. Participants share excerpts from their draft manuscripts and receive positive guidance from me and the other workshop participants. Click here for a printable brochure.
Prepare to Publish. **Suitable for all genres, fiction or non-fiction.** For those interested in polishing and publishing their manuscript. Includes an overview of options from desktop publishing to print shops to full-service publishers, the requirements for each and which one best suits your project. Click here for a printable brochure.