As
a memoir writing teacher, I have heard some fascinating comments on the topic
of writing life stories. Remarks ranging from, “No one would care what I
have to say about my life” to “People will think I’m conceited if I write my
memoirs” just begin to scratch the surface.
I
do everything within reason to assure the folks suffering from Doubting Thomas
Syndrome that every person has a story worthy of sharing with future
generations. This is how our families, many years down the road, will learn
what our lives were like. Children who have never seen a typewriter, a
reel-to-reel tape recorder, a drive-in movie, etc. should have the opportunity
to learn how we experienced life.
Please
do not think that only celebrities should write their memoirs. It is not a
spirit of conceit in which memoirs are written, but a generous act that insures the preservation of family history.
Many memoir writers thrive in participating in memoir groups to trigger memories, share
stories and make new friends. If you reside in the Myrtle Beach and surrounding
area, two memoir group opportunities beginning in October, 2014 are awaiting
you!
1-LIFE STORY CONNECTION
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6
Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Dates are-10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/14
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Location-14427
Ocean Highway Pawleys Island, SC
29585
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A
6 week opportunity to focus on preserving our life stories to share with loved
ones & future generations. Write a new story each week to share with the
class. Continue after 11/10 at your own pace.
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Beginners
learn how to get started, an excellent review for former students & many more
memories captured!
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Trigger
important recollections to impart as we make new friends & reconnect with
others!
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Cost: Workshop fee: $50.00 + $20.00
CCU semester registration fee (pay $20.00 registration fee only once per
semester regardless of how many OLLI classes/workshops in which you choose to
enroll), $9.00 fee for optional text, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir Writing:
Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a
Time! Please note that CCU charges a 2.7% service fee for credit and debit
cards used for mail, phone and online registrations. May pay by check without
incurring this additional fee.
Call OLLI Litchfield at 843-349-6584 or visit http://www.coastal.edu/olli for
additional information. Registration is now open.
2-LIFE STORY LUNCH BUNCH
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2nd Tuesday
of each month
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Starting- October 14, 2014 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Location-Ryan’s-8671 Highway 17 Bypass-Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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Lunch &
learn
to capture & preserve our life stories to share with loved ones &
future generations
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Great
for beginners, as well as those who have already started a memoir project
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Trigger
important memories to share
as we make new friends!
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Keeps
memoir writers motivated to work on their life story projects
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Cost: Pay for lunch at entrance to
restaurant-$7.00 enormous buffet, $2.19 beverage + wait staff tip = $11 to
$12.00 total for meal. Note-Sign
up at Ryan’s to receive coupons for greater discount. Eat a gigantic lunch, and
you won’t be hungry at dinnertime!
Workshop fee: $7.00 advance registration &
payment OR $8.00 drop in
registration. Workshop fee only paid to A
Writer’s Presence, LLC-6313 Longwood Drive Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Call Mary
Anne Benedetto , author of 7 Easy Steps to Memoir Writing:
Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at
a Time!, at 843-215-4676 to register in advance each month. Come on out and
join us for lunch, making progress on your memoir project and having just plain
ole’ fun!
Vow
to take action to begin your memoir project. Each step you take brings you
closer to a finished set of documents to pass along to future generations!
See you again soon,
Mary Anne
See you again soon,
Mary Anne
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir
Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never Say
Perfect, From Italy with Love & Limoncello and Write Your
Pet's Life Story in 7 Easy Steps!
