Writing Family Stories: Writing Workshop Led by Estelle Ford-Williamson

If, according to Pat Conroy, the most powerful words in the English language are “Tell Me a Story,” then the most regretful ones are: “I never got Mama’s (or Daddy’s) stories.” Or you may have a fantastic personal story that begs to be told and you’re afraid it won’t happen. This workshop helps you avoid that regret!

We’ll cover:

• Tips for Starting and Re-Starting Stories
• Finding Structure in Your Many Tales
• Several Writing Prompts, Reading, and Feedback Opportunities.
• Discussion of Publication Options

Led by an award-winning memoirist and novelist, this workshop is for those who want to put in writing their cache of family legends or happenings, for the memoir writer, and for those who want to assist their parents or relatives or friends in doing just that. It’s a great time to start your stories for holiday giving!

This interactive writers workshop will be held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) on Thursday, October 17, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Limited to 15 participants. $45/person. Advance registration required.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Estelle Ford-Williamson is a former UPI reporter whose most recent book is Rising Fawn, a novel set in Atlanta and Lookout Mountain, GA. Previously she published Abbeville Farewell, a Novel of Early Atlanta and North Georgia, and co-wrote a memoir, Seed of South Sudan: Memoir of a ‘Lost Boy’ Refugee with Majok Marier. For four years, she led “Writing Your Story” workshops at a senior center in the Atlanta area; a dozen students went on to publish full memoirs. She has received awards for her novels and short fiction, and offers writing workshops through the Pat Conroy Literary Center and the South Carolina Writers Association. Estelle lives on nearby St. Helena Island.

Host or Publisher Pat Conroy Literary Center Inc.