Writing your memoir workshop - with author Edward H. Carpenter at Yeppoon library

Name: Writing your memoir workshop - with author Edward H. Carpenter at Yeppoon library
Start: 2026-06-05T07:00:00+10:00
Location: Livingstone Shire Library

Schedule

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Livingstone Shire Library | Yeppoon, QL

Writing Your Memoir: Turning Experience into Story with Edward H. Carpenter
Join bestselling memoirist Edward H. Carpenter, guest lecturer at Harvard University and author of Blue Helmet, for a practical and inspiring workshop on writing your own memoir.
This engaging session will explore how to transform lived experience into compelling narrative. Edward will guide participants through the key elements of memoir writing, including finding your central theme, shaping personal memories into story and writing honestly while maintaining perspective.
The workshop will also cover structure, voice, memory and how to balance personal truth with broader context. Valuable tools for anyone interested in documenting their life experiences.
Whether you are just beginning to write or already working on a personal story, this session will provide practical insights and inspiration to help bring your memoir to life.
📍 Location: Yeppoon Library
📅 Date: Friday 5 June
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
This is a FREE event, however bookings are essential.
Light refreshments will be available during the workshop.
Perfect for aspiring memoirists, writers, and anyone ready to turn their life experiences into a story worth sharing.