Talks & Workshops
Introduction to Memoir Writing
An eight-week course for people who want to shape their experiences into memoir, guided step by step by Carla, an award-winning writer and teacher with a Master's in Creative Writing. For people with memories or a blank notebook.
Key information
- When
- Friday 15 January
- Where
- Exeter PhoenixGandy Street, EX4 3LSMore at this venueMap
Performances
- 2pm

About this event
Thinking about writing your memoir but unsure where to begin? Join me for an eight-week course designed to give you a strong foundation and the confidence to find your voice and get it on the page. Whether you’re full of memories or starting with a blank notebook, you’ll be guided step-by-step to shape your experiences into honest, raw writing.
SESSION DATES
Fridays: 2pm – 3.30pm
Jan: 15th, 22nd, 29th
Feb: 5th, 12th, 26th
Mar: 5th, 12th
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Founder of Raw Writing and an award-winning writer and teacher. Carla’s debut novel, Fifty Minutes, was published by Hachette in May 2024, and her second novel, Touched, is due for publication in April, 2027.
Her short stories and life-writing pieces have been longlisted and shortlisted for awards such as The Bridport Prize, Spread the Word, Brick Lane Bookshop, and Curtis Brown Competitions. Carla has a Master’s in Creative Writing and over twenty years of teaching experience. She founded Raw Writing in 2023 and loves helping people learn about writing, improve their writing, and be part of a writing community.
This course is payable in three instalments of £95 – contact carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you’d like to arrange this.
Please email Carla at carla@rawwriting.co.uk if you have any questions before booking or call or message her on 07474 116771
VENUE: MEETING ROOM, EXETER PHOENIX