Jackie will help you write a memoir

FOLLOWING the success of similar workshops in Arts Centres in Wexford, Ballina and elsewhere, Wexford-based author Jackie Hayden will host a three-part series of Write For Your Life workshops at the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay. The workshops will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays from April 17 at 7.30 p.m.

Jackie said: ‘More and more people are seeing the value of writing down their life experiences, and not necessarily for publication. Some want to do it for the pleasure of writing, while others see a therapeutic value in putting their memories and feelings into words.

‘Unfortunately, many find it difficult to get started. The Write For Your Life workshops are intended to help them overcome those initial difficulties.’

Hayden will demystify the writing process using his considerable experience as a writer, editor and journalist. He has written more than 10 books, mostly of a biographical nature, including the bestseller My Boy.

Write For Your Life places are limited to 15 participants, and the cost is €20 for a participant’s first workshop and €10 for each of the remaining two.

All participants will be entitled to a later one-to-one free consultation with Hayden. Booking details are available on stellamariscentre.ie or by e-mail to jachay@eircom.net.