Do you want to share your stories with your family?
Do you want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your journey?
Life-story writing classes offer structure, inspiration and guidance to get you going!
(Yes, that’s me to the left!)
The classes are based on a method of guided autobiography developed by a Dr. James Birren at the University of Southern California. They provide direction, deadlines and writing tips and in a warm, supportive setting. You’ll write two pages a week (about 1000 words) on various themes designed to stir memories and surface the stories that want to be told. I’ll share readings and offer exercises to inspire your creativity and help you express yourself through clear, descriptive language and thoughtful reflection. Email me if you’re interested in a class. I teach in person in Boulder County, Colorado and online.
“I have enjoyed this class so much and have learned stuff about myself that I didn’t even know I wanted to know! This course has made me a better writer, communicator, and listener. Each week’s theme got my creative juices flowing and built my confidence as a storyteller.” – Ginger Sheehy
“I cannot tell you how amazing this whole experience has been for me. I found myself whisked away into memories, often those that had laid dormant for decades — and in many cases, the writing has been cathartic. Discussions about my essays left me feeling supported and often gave me new insights into myself and my story. Listening to the stories of others has reminded me of the richness of life — its pain and beauty and diversity — and of the ways in which we are all so very different and yet, deep down, so very much the same.” – Beth Langer
“Thank you for gathering such an amazing group of women. I am thrilled to be a part of this group! I would be missing a lot if I had decided I could not do it.” -Maria Eugenia Tapia
My Credentials
- Certified in Guided Autobiography by the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies – 2015
- Certificate in Reminiscence and Life Review – University of Wisconsin – 2015
- Instructor, University of Colorado School of Journalism and Mass Communication 2006-2013
- M.A., American Studies (Environment, Science and Technology in American Culture), University of New Mexico 2002
- Professional journalist and published writer for 25+ years