Memoir Writing Workshops
Everyone has stories to share. Let's find yours.
Do you have a club or a group of friends interested in memoir writing. Lyn specializes in designing custom memoir workshops tailored to your group. You'll write, share, and learn in a warm and encouraging group environment.
Sessions draw on Guided Autobiography — a research-validated technique developed at USC specifically for older adults, with more than 50 years of helping people document their life stories through writing prompts and guided discussions.
- Learn a simple, proven structure for memoir writing
- Writing prompts to unlock memories you may have forgotten
- Warm group discussions and peer encouragement
- Classes tailored to the needs of your specific group
- No prior writing experience needed
Lyn has led workshops for public libraries, parks & recreation departments, and senior centers. She can bring a workshop to your organization or community group — just reach out to ask what's currently available.
Memoir Coaching
One on one. At your pace. In your own words.
Ready for a longer, more personal memoir project? Private coaching is for writers who want focused, one-on-one support to develop a complete family keepsake — a collection of stories that are funny, meaningful, and deeply your own.
Research shows that people with continued purpose and meaning in their lives live longer. Your memoir project can be exactly that kind of purpose. Lyn works with you to create a focused plan that fits your life and your goals.
- One-on-one sessions tailored entirely to you
- Simple techniques to organize your memoir project
- Strategies to mine your history for pivotal, meaningful events
- Encouragement and accountability to keep you moving forward
- Help structuring a collection of stories for your family
