Have you ever wanted to write about your life, or the life of a living loved one or ancestor? Join Josephine to learn how in this eight-week workshop series! Participants will be guided in the writing of memoir, biography and autobiography, bringing their stories to life using creative writing techniques through fun exercises and free writing time.

Note: Each two-hour class comprises two sections: information, examples and exercises, all provided by Josephine; group discussion, free writing and pair-working, with guidance from Josephine.

"Jo's Life Writing Workshop is essential for anyone who has ever wanted to write a memoir or explore the wider territory of life writing. The workshop provided me with guidance and inspiration on a vast array of writing topics such as accessing memories, narrative voice, creating structure and research. The small group environment provided much love and support along the way and Jo's knowledge and skill helped me bring to life the histories of my ancestors. I can- not recommend it enough." Ally Millington. Previous participant.

About Josephine:

Dr Josephine Taylor is a writer and editor and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University. Josephine teaches, mentors, facilitates and judges in literary fiction and creative non-fiction, and her creative and critical writing has been published widely. Josephine’s debut novel, Eye of a Rook, published by Fremantle Press in 2021, was an outcome of the Four Centers’ Emerging Writers Program, which she undertook through PCWC as a long-time member. It was subsequently shortlisted in the 2021 WA Premier’s Book Awards.

When:

Saturdays 2-4pm see dates below.

Class 1: 3 August/Introduction and Beginnings

Class 2: 10 August/Resources and Ethics (this class meets in ECU Library – room JO.31.210. Instructions will be given at the first class)

Class 3: 17 August/Creative Writing Techniques

WEEK BREAK

Class 4: 31 August/Memory             

Class 5: 7 September/Myths and Themes

Class 6: 14 September/Voice

TWO WEEK  BREAK

Class 7: 5 October/Structure and Plotting

Class 8: 12 October/Endings (This class meets in ECU Library – room JO. 31.210)

Bookings:

Click the button below to book your spot. Bookings essential.

Cost:

$370 members and eligible WUWA members. + Eventbrite booking fee

$490 non-members. + Eventbrite booking fee

Enquiries:

Petercowanwriterscentre@outlook.com

Venue: Edith Cowan House, Building 20, ECU Joondalup Campus,  270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup

Parking: Free on weekends. You can park in any bay on weekends. Carparks 14 (enter from Lakeside Drive) & 8 are closest to the house. Click here for a directional map.

Health/Covid-19: Please do not attend the group if you are unwell, have tested positive to Covid-19, are awaiting a test result, or are still recovering from infection. Thank you.