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Write Your Life

Legacy Writing Seminar
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Wouldn’t you love to know about your grandparents when they were young? Were they troublemakers or bookworms? How did they fall in love? Did they struggle with money as newlyweds? What did they consider their greatest accomplishments?

 

Maybe it’s too late to learn those things about your grandparents, but it’s not too late to leave a record of YOUR life for your family.

Join us for a weekend of legacy.

Have you tossed around the idea of writing your life story but just haven’t made yourself do it? What you need is to get away from your day-to-day hectic life. You need to get away to get organized. Remember the days when you had to use a map to plan a journey? What you need is a roadmap to plan your book. At Write Your Life, you will create that roadmap.

At Write Your Life you will learn…

~How to choose which memories to include

~How to write so someone will want to read it

~How to transport the reader into your cherished memories

~How to stay motivated throughout your project

Enjoy two and a half days of hands-on workshops from 9-5 and then relax in the evenings in a city that knows how to remember. Visit the Buddy Holly Center to reminisce about one of the greatest tragedies to hit the music world. You will also want to schedule a trip to the Silent Wings Museum to experience another type of legacy—that left by the WWII glider pilots. Or if you want a true west Texas experience, check out the Ranching Heritage Center while you are here.

Reasons for writing your life…

~To leave a purposeful legacy your family will cherish for generations

~To tell others about the obstacles you have overcome and give them hope that they can triumph over adversity too

~To pass on the values and ideals that are important to you like faith, hard work, putting family first, or going after your dreams

~To understand yourself better by examining the events that shaped who you are today

~To ensure the people and places that are important to you don’t get lost to history

Are These Questions Holding You Back?

Do I have enough time to write a book?
We will help you create a writing plan that will fit writing your book into your schedule.
Don’t I need writing experience?
You don’t need to be an experienced writer to tell your story, we have editors who love to fix mistakes.
What if no one is interested in my book?
What would you give to know more about the lives of your grandparents and great-grandparents? Your family will someday want to know more about you. Give them that gift now.
What if I don’t know where to start?
At the writing workshop we will give you a step-by-step guide to writing your life.
What if I am a procrastinator?
At the seminar you will have all the tools you need to write your book, no more putting it off.
What if my life isn’t exciting enough for a book?
You will learn the secrets of making your life stories come alive to readers.
What if I can’t edit very well?
Your job is to write, ours is to edit.
Isn’t writing a book too difficult?
Our writing plan is easy to follow and will leave you wondering why you didn’t do this sooner.
What if my life is dull compared to other people?
Some people have extraordinary life events to write about, but there is also beauty in the simple. We will help you find it.
What if it costs too much to publish my book?
Never before has publishing been so affordable. We will show you publishing options for every budget.
What if I don’t know how to design a book cover or get an ISBN?
Your job is to write, our job is to help you produce your book worry-free.
What if I don’t remember enough events to write about?
Trust us, once you get started you will have plenty of memories to fill a book.

Seminar Details

September 21-23, 2018

Lubbock, Texas

What is included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Hotel for 3 nights

No matter where you are coming from, Lubbock is the perfect place to relax and learn. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is conveniently located on the outskirts of Lubbock. You’ll love the friendliness of the people you will meet here in West Texas.

Don’t worry about the details. We have taken care of everything for you. Your registration includes everything you need for a weekend of remembering and planning your life story.

A continental breakfast will be served at the hotel each morning. We will provide snacks and a delicious lunch.

Our conference hotel is the beautiful Staybridge Suites Lubbock South. At this all-suite hotel, you’ll enjoy apartment-style accommodations including a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator. Your hotel is within walking distance of 8 wonderful restaurants, so you will have no trouble either making your own dinner in your hotel room or finding a great restaurant meal.

 

Cost including conference registration and materials, breakfast, lunch, snacks, hotel, and all taxes and fees: $625.00

Schedule

Friday, September 21st

 

8:30 a.m. Check-in begins

9:00 a.m. Conference begins

  • Why Me: Clarifying your reason for writing
  • Building a Foundation: Structuring your story
  • Mining your Memories: Remembering those hidden gems

12:00 p.m.  Lunch

1:00 p.m. Conference resumes

  • The Pull of Memoirs: Inspecting how memoirs engage readers
  • What to Include: Selecting events with purpose and passion
  • Through the Glass: Determining how transparent to be

5:00 p.m. Conference ends

Saturday, September 22nd

 

9:00 a.m. Conference begins

  • Title Troubles: Choosing a title that pops not flops
  • Wading Through Difficult Passages: Writing about the hard times
  • Painting Word Pictures: Learning to describe without dryness

12:00 p.m.  Lunch

1:00 p.m. Conference resumes

  • When the Going Gets Tough: Maintaining your motivation to write
  • Writing for Your Audience: Tailoring your book to your specific audience
  • The Art of Storytelling: Crafting stories your readers won’t be able to put down
  • Taming Technology: Selecting and using the right software

5:00 p.m. Conference ends

Sunday, September 23rd

 

8:00 a.m. Optional worship service for those interested

9:00 a.m. Conference begins

  • Captivating Images: Using pictures to enhance your story
  • Fine-tuning Your Story: Editing is not a dirty word
  • Getting Your Book to the World: Exploring publishing options

12:00 p.m.  Conference ends

Directions to the Hotel

To get to the hotel, you can either rent a vehicle, use a taxi from the airport, or call an Uber or Lyft. Whichever method you choose, the hotel is just a short 20 minute drive.

Your Life Story Awaits

You have waited long enough, and we aren’t promised tomorrow. The time to write your life story is now. Join us in Lubbock, Texas, for a writing seminar that will make writing your book one of the most enjoyable things you have done.
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