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Phyllis McDuff - Poet, Storyteller and Author of
the bestselling memoir "A Story Dreamt Long Ago"
would love to meet your audience.

   

Please select from the following presentations to suit your particular function.

Writers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rite, Write, Right
Writing Memoir Workshop

Testimonials


1. Writers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
30-45 minute discussion around "A Story Dreamt Long Ago". The presentation entertains those who have read the book as well as those who may read it in the future. This is a warm, humourous and insightful revelation of the research and writing process. Short illustrative reading from the book are included and a brief, question/discussion time is allowed.

Audiences have laughed and cried using the words 'fabulous and fascinating' to describe the session.

Best suited to larger gatherings for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner entertainment.

2. Rite, Write, Right
90 minute seminar based on the author's experience of "A Story Dreamt Long Ago".. The seminar gives insight into the essential understanding of:
Rite - Genre and Protocols
Write - Action, plot and character
Right - The review and editing process

Essentially an overview; this is an enlightening introduction for those who may have considered writing but don't know where to start. Tips for finding the way through the maze are offered with humour and flair from someone who has found their way, slowly, sometimes painfully, but ultimately with great success.

The seminar will assist the audience along the path to writing for fulfillment..

Phyllis McDuff

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3. 'Writing Memoir' Workshop
Based on the author's experience this one-day workshop discusses:

  • Gathering material
  • Sorting material
  • Sequencing material
  • Choosing a structure
  • Choosing a voice
  • Nailing it down - the editing process
  • Publishing pitfalls and options

For all of those who ever wanted to preserve a record of their life's experiences this enriching and enabling workshop will enchant, entertain and inform.

The program is interactive and designed for 10 to 100 participants.



 


A Story Dreamt
Long Ago


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