What level is the workshop aimed at?

Beginner to advanced—all welcome. In the first half we cover the basics (point of view, structure, timeline etc.), and in the second half we deep-dive into four memoirs to embed our advanced knowledge.

Will there be books for sale?

Yes, you can buy copies of Ripiro Beach and Golden Days, which Caroline is happy to sign. Cash or bank deposit.

Sunday, October 20

Auckland: Memoir Workshop with Caroline Barron: Bring your story to life!

Join award-winning author, Caroline Barron, for an immersive 3-hour memoir-writing workshop. A rare opportunity to refine your craft.

Date and time

Sunday, October 20 · 10am - 1pm NZDT

Location

Parnell Cricket Club Inc

32 Shore Road Auckland, Auckland 1050 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours

Following sold-out workshops in Queenstown, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Dunedin, award-winning author, Caroline Barron, brings her memoir-writing workshop to her hometown of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Join her for a rare opportunity to refine your craft, unlock your creativity, and bring your personal story to life.

In this workshop you will learn:

– What memoir is and isn’t

– The role of time and point of view

– Six ways to structure memoir and which is best for your story

– Avoiding lawsuits and family fall-outs

– How to get your writing noticed in Aotearoa

– Publishers, agents and self-publishing

– Writing exercises

Please bring pen and paper or laptop. Tea and coffee provided.

$79 per person.

Organized by

Caroline Barron

Writing workshops for all levels—community and corporate.