The Story of Your Life: A Writer's Journey with Rosemary Stevens

Uncover the story only you can tell

This six-week course builds on the popular Life Writing series (2018-2023) in response to requests to continue the journey. Whether you're deepening an existing personal narrative or just beginning, this course will guide you through crafting memoirs, autobiographies, or narrative nonfiction.

Each session explores key storytelling elements:

✅ Week 1: Sat, 26th April – The Power of Scenes: Use evocative details, dialogue, and action to bring memories to life.
✅ Week 2: Sat, 3rd May – Personal Reflection & Theme: Uncover the deeper meaning behind your experiences.
✅ Week 3: Sat, 10th May – The Art of Summary: Learn to bridge action, quicken pace, and add clarity.
✅ Week 4: Sat, 17th May – Photographs & Memorabilia: Use personal artifacts to enrich your narrative.
✅ Week 5: Sat, 24th May – Research Techniques: Integrate family history, archives, and online sources for authenticity.
✅ Week 6: Sat, 31st May – Bringing It All Together: Craft a polished memoir piece ready for publication (with brief overview of publishing).By the end, you’ll have the tools and confidence to shape your life’s story into a compelling narrative.

📅 Duration: 6 Weeks
📍 Location: Centre for Stories
🕒 Time & Dates: Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

🎟 Price: $340

What past participants say:

📖 “Rosemary was fabulous. Very clear in everything she explains.” – Leone Tuckett
📖 “An especially gifted person who shares her knowledge with great ease.” – Rosemarie Farthing
📖 “Great course, well delivered, with exercises that got us writing with flair.” – Marion Fulker
📖 “Everyone left the workshop buzzing.” – Catherine Lang, City of Vincent

There is no problem if you are unable to attend all of the workshops, but we highly recommend attending the first.

About Rosemary Stevens
With a doctorate in creative arts, Rosemary Stevens is a published author of short fiction, prose poetry, and memoir. She has worked in publishing, editing, and travel writing and currently teaches at Curtin University. Passionate about life writing, she regularly facilitates workshops at Centre for Stories, blending writing with movement and voicework.