It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below.
If you want to know about the excellence of Jo Parfitt’s magnificent Writing Your Life Stories weeks at the Watermill, just listen to some of the previous participants: “It was just wonderful. The setting magnificent, food sublime, and our hosts charming. The attention to detail and beauty are a sure recipe for a wonderful stay. This week has been an absolute delight. Your hospitality has known no bounds, and Jo has been an inspirational teacher. I am heading home with a head full of writerly plans.â€
“I can honestly say it’s been life changing for me and the setting could not have been more perfect.â€
“Jo was a quite delightful teacher. I found a happy atmosphere permeating the Watermill, and I particularly liked my room.â€
Jo Parfitt will be with us in June next year (details below). Her course is the perfect first step for any writer wanting to develop the skills and confidence necessary to move into writing memoir, non-fiction, articles or blogs. It’s designed to help both enthusiastic beginners and more experienced writers. Many of her students have gone on to publish full-length books.
You’ll explore writing about childhood, people, place – and how to write with humour. Above all, you’ll discover how to write complete stories and to find the ‘red threads’ that will turn your work into a compelling memoir. Among other things, you think you you’ll discover the secret of SPICE, the seven steps to writing life stories, and put this into practice right away.
Jo Parfitt is an author, journalist, teacher, blogger, conference speaker and poet. She has published 32 books herself, has helped more than 250 authors get into print and more than 2,000 people to begin writing. Jo’s a compassionateand encouraging teacher: her motto is ‘sharing what I know to help others to grow’
Jo says: “The course at the watermill will provide a safe haven in which to unlock your creativity, write from your heart and hone your writing craft. You will be empowered to write in a compelling way, bringing your experiences to life.
The workshop will include several methods and genres and is perfect for anyone wanting to write about their own lives for an effective journal, memoir or blog. If you would enjoy an injection of inspiration in a calm and supportive environment, this course is for you. It is appropriate for students of any level.
And we have an Early Bird special offer: if you book before 31 December 2022, there is a £75 (English pounds) discount on Grahame’s 2023 course.
This course is always very popular and five people have already booked in for next year.
Jo Parfitt
Writing Your Life Stories
17-24 June 2023
To learn more about Jo and her course at the mill please visit her 2023 Tutor Profile page