Upcoming Classes
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About The Classes
Hi. I’m so glad you are here and are interested in taking a remarkable course. Writing Life Stories helps people document their personal journey and share it with others. Students take this class primarily to leave a legacy for their loved ones and to know more about themselves. The benefits are absolutely, positively amazing…and you are creating one of the best gifts in the world: your life story.
Group Discounts available for Corporations, Non-Profits, and Associations.
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Previous Classes
Introduction: Writing Life Stories
This presentation will introduce you to Writing Life Stories, include a brief writing exercise and voluntary sharing of this work with the group. No writing experience necessary.
(1 hour) No charge
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022 – Sarasota/Venice Jazzercise Holiday Tribute Workshop
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2023 – Compassionate Friends (Manhattan chapter) Tribute to A Loved One You Lost Workshop
Sat April 17th – Sarasota County Libraries Present: Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing)
Monday, April 19th – Writing Life Stories Intro Class
Monday, April 26th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing)
Monday, May 17th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) Intro Class + Dessert + Coffee
Wednesday, May 19th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) FREE Intro Class
Tuesday, August 24th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) FREE Intro Class
Monday, Sept. 20th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) Intro Class – 1 hr
Tuesday Oct. 19th – Presentation to Temple Beth Shalom
Tuesday Nov. 2nd – Presentation to Hospice Women of Giving, Seasons of Service
Thursday Dec. 2nd – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) Intro Class- FREE

Workshop: Writing Life Stories
You will gain insight about how the guided autobiography process works. After an exercise and priming questions, you write. You then share this story with the supportive group. Rather than offer critiques, fellow students give only encouragement.
Confidentiality is required. No writing experience necessary.
1-day workshop (2.5 hours)
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday – April 20th – 1-Page Tribute to Someone You Lost During COVID
Monday – May 3rd – Your 1 Page Gift for Mom
Wednesday, May 26th – Write Your 1-Page Dedication to Someone You Lost (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 14th – Father’s Day Memoir Writing Workshop– Your1-Page Gift for Dad
Monday Sept. 13th – Write Your 1-Page Dedication to Someone You Lost Workshop (2 hrs)
Thursday Oct. 21st. – Presentation to Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum, 1 Page Tribute Workshop (POSTPONED)
Monday Dec. 6th – Write Your 1-Page Dedication to Someone You Lost Workshop (2 hrs)

Courses: Writing Life Stories
During courses, students write 1-2 pages (500-1000 words) at home. Students attend classes for lectures and exercises. They then read their stories aloud to a small, supportive group. Fellow students give only encouragement.
Confidentiality is required. No writing experience necessary.
(4, 8, & 12 weeks)
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 – WLS Part 2 Four-Week Course
Wednesday, June 2nd -Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing) 4-Wk Course – Part 3
Wednesday, September 8th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing), Fall 4 Week Course
Wednesday, Oct. 6th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing), Fall 4 Week Course
Wednesday, Jan. 18th – Writing Life Stories (Memoir Writing), JANUARY, 4 Wk Course

Writing Life Stories Intensive Retreats:
We are setting up 3-day retreats in America’s Finest City, San Diego in the La Jolla beach area as well as in the desert oasis, Palm Springs. Stay tuned!
(3 days, TBD in San Diego, Palm Springs and Sarasota/Gulf Coast)
Upcoming Dates:
To be announced…

The Power of Storytelling in Business and Branding
The Power of Storytelling in Business and Branding
What makes your business stand out or your brand go the distance? Southwest, Nordstrom, Apple and Warby Parker successfully created stories that keep their audience’s attention and converted them into loyal fans.
Stories create more impact than facts, cut through the media clutter, get remembered and change perceptions. In this course, you’ll learn from an experienced marketer: why signature stories create emotional impact; how stories appeal to us on a neurological level triggering sensory chemicals; and what you can do to create your own authentic story for your business.
(4 wks, 3 hrs per week)
Upcoming Dates:
To be announced…
