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Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Memoir Writing Workshop for Women: Crafting Your Life Story

Transform Your Memories into Meaningful Narrative A Writing Retreat in Beautiful West County

Ready to tell your story? Your memories are waiting to become literature. Discover the power of your personal story and learn to craft it with authenticity, depth, and literary grace.

Workshop Overview:
Join us for an immersive memoir writing experience designed to help you uncover, shape, and share the stories that have defined your life. Whether you're a complete beginner or have been writing for years, this workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence to transform your memories into compelling prose.

What you will learn:

  • Memory mining techniques
  • Narrative structure
  • Voice & perspective
  • Scene construction
  • Truth vs. accuracy
  • Character development
  • Revision strategies

Details:
Fee: $147 ($127 for OCA members). Limited to 8 participants. Held in the OCA Studio.

Led by Alaura O’Dell (MFA), memoir author and writing instructor.

Event Times

  • Sep 26, 2026

    13:00:00 - 17:00:00

Occidental Center for the Arts

3850 Doris Murphy Court
Occidental, CA 95465

Memoir Writing Workshop for Women: Crafting Your Life Story