Write your Memoir Now
THE WATER’S EDGE RESORT & SPA, WESTBROOK, CONNECTICUT
| National Association of Memoir Writers Member Discount |
Learn more about the retreat here–Schedule, topics, and more.
If you are thinking about writing your memoir, have 100 pages you’re struggling with, or even an entire completed draft of your book, you owe it to yourself to come to this First Annual memoir workshop retreat sponsored by the National Association of Memoir Writers (NAMW), workshop leaders and mentors Judy Mandel, Linda Joy Myers, and Jerry Waxler.
JOIN US at the Beautiful, Inspiring The Water’s Edge off the coast of Connecticut
Find the answers to many of your questions and concerns as you work to find your voice, theme, and structure for your book. Discuss your concerns about family members’ reactions with experienced authors who have struggled with the same issues. Work on the most difficult challenges you want to explore in your memoir and learn how to break the silence that has kept you from writing. Find out about the current publishing choices available to you when you finish your manuscript.
If you can’t seem to start writing, this is an opportunity to jump start your memoir. You will come home from this weekend retreat with several stories for new chapters that will help you on your memoir journey.
AWARD-WINNING, PUBLISHED MEMOIR AUTHORS ARE YOUR MENTORS AND GUIDES ON THIS UNIQUE JOURNEY INTO MEMOIR
Small workshop groups and one-on-one mentoring sessions by published, award-winning memoir authors Linda Joy Myers (President of NAMW), Jerry Waxler and Judy L. Mandel make this writer’s retreat one you don’t want to miss.
PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING SESSIONS: FIRST COME BASIS
Instructors will be scheduling half hour personal mentoring sessions to discuss your memoir. Time for these sessions is limited so schedule yours now when you register online here. Bring your questions and issues, or a brief summary of your story to discuss.
IN-DEPTH WRITING WORKSHOPS
Workshops will take you through the process of beginning your memoir, finding your voice, and discovering the arc of your story. You will write to exercise your writing voice and develop your memoir themes. Writing will be shared in an atmosphere of acceptance and constructive comments geared to help you develop your memoir.
WORKSHOP TOPICS
How to jump start your memoir- Exploring truth and memory
- Finding and focusing your theme
- Breaking the silence
- Discovering the structure of your memoir
- Family and truth
- Finding your voice
- Publishing choices
Behold the Connecticut Shoreline
The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa – Connecticut Hotel
Set along the graceful Long Island Sound, discover Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, an oasis of rest and rejuvenation. Guests of our historic Westbrook, CT resort enjoy access to countless indulgent amenities including breathtaking beaches, fabulous overnight accommodations, dazzling meeting space, award-winning dining, warm hospitality and a luxurious, full-service spa.
Don’t forget indulge in the Spa! (SPECIAL PRICES for our group!)To reserve your DISCOUNTED room at THE WATER’S EDGE Call 1-800-222-5901 Ask for the registration department and tell them you are with the group National Association of Memoir Writers |
I would love to attend the first retreat in Westbrook, CT however, the cost of accommodations at Water’s Edge is more than the rate of the retreat. Am I missing something? Is there a special rate for attendees? I would be traveling from Florida so I would also need to know details on the closest airport recommended or other transportation issues before making a decision.
The retreat sounds like it will be excellent,
Tmcala@gmail.com
Hi Terri,
We have a discount rate for rooms now: $209 per night. Please call 800-222-5901 and ask for reservations. Tell them you are with the group National Association of Memoir Writers and reserve your room at the highly discounted rate.
Spa appointments are also discounted. We hope to see you there! Let us know if you have any more questions.
I would very much like to attend this workshop. Is it possible for me to stay at my brother’s home at night to save the $209 per night cost of accommodations? That is a lot of money for a retired person. The Conference itself is expensive enough. Not even sure if I can afford that, but I’m thrilled that a workshop is finally close enough for me to attend.
Hi Anna,
Yes, you can stay elsewhere! Please let me know if you would like to talk with me about the workshop. Email me and let me know!
Hello. I was wondering if you offer any kind of scholarships? Thank you!
Please contact me about this Carmen at lindajoy@namw.org.
Hello again.
Which airport would be recommended to fly into from South Florida?
I’m trying to see if I can make this retreat possible.
Thanks.
Terri