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July 20, 2026
18:45-20:15PM via Zoom
Writing Fiction from Fact: Many writers draw inspiration from real life, but struggle with the question: how do we transform lived experience into a compelling story without feeling restricted by factual truth? This workshop will explore the rich space between memoir and fiction, examining how memory, identity, emotion and personal history can become powerful material. Through guided discussion, reflective prompts, and practical writing exercises, you’ll learn techniques for fictionalising real experiences, creating emotionally truthful scenes, protecting privacy through narrative distance, and using sensory memory to deepen storytelling. The session is ideal for writers interested in literary fiction, memoir-inspired work, family history, and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Member-only price: £15 (no booking fee)
July 20, 2026
18:45-20:15PM via Zoom
Writing Fiction from Fact: Many writers draw inspiration from real life, but struggle with the question: how do we transform lived experience into a compelling story without feeling restricted by factual truth? This workshop will explore the rich space between memoir and fiction, examining how memory, identity, emotion and personal history can become powerful material. Through guided discussion, reflective prompts, and practical writing exercises, you’ll learn techniques for fictionalising real experiences, creating emotionally truthful scenes, protecting privacy through narrative distance, and using sensory memory to deepen storytelling. The session is ideal for writers interested in literary fiction, memoir-inspired work, family history, and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Member-only price: £15 (no booking fee)