How to Write and Sell Your Memoir Even if You’re Not Famous Online Workshop
What legacy do you want to leave behind? Sharing your knowledge and life experiences could help change someone’s life!
Online workshop details:
How do you want to be remembered? What mark do you want to leave behind that will benefit others who read about your life experiences?
Writing a memoir of a defining time in your life is a wonderful legacy to leave your family, readers, writers, and researchers. It’s your chance to share your experiences, wisdom and skills that will grow in value in the generations to come.
This online memoir writing workshop will give you guidance on:
- How to get started with laying the foundations for your story
- Clarifying who your audience/target market will be
- How to compile information and research background information
- Writing authentically even when it’s tough
- Making sure your content is engaging
- Publication options
- How to market your book
Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:
- Laid a foundation for your story
- Clear direction
- Chapter breakdowns
- New immersive writing skills to help you ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ your story
- The inspiration to continue documenting your memoir so you can leave behind a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
This workshop will give you clarity, direction, structure, and save you a ton of rewriting time, and hundreds of dollars when the time comes to edit for publication. And … we have a lot of fun along the way.
BOOK IN NOW before the introductory price of $25 expires at the end of March. You’ll find this workshop so valuable, especially if you want to make money from your book.
Dates and times
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AEDT.
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Thursday, 19 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Thursday, 19 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Friday, 20 March 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AEDT.
Friday, 20 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AEDT.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Thursday, 26 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
Thursday, 26 March 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT.
Friday, 27 March 2026 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AEDT.
Friday, 27 March 2026 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEDT.
About the presenter
Jacqx Melilli, author, award-winning playwright, and writing coach has a Master of Arts degree in Writing and Literature from Deakin University. With 11 publications including stage plays, short stories, educational books, hundreds of published articles, and her many years of editing, Jacqx has the qualifications and experience to make your story shine. Writing an engaging, well structured book is not a project you want to tackle on your own, especially if it’s your first major writing project. Even established authors are guided by editors.
Jacqx is passionate about assisting people to document their memoirs after seeing how life-changing it has been for some of her clients, and how beneficial it is for writers and researchers. It’s a wonderful and valuable legacy to leave behind your life experiences either privately for your family to enjoy, or commercially for the benefit of others. This is what she has to say:
‘I learned the hard way when I was on my writing journey for my debut novel, When The Glitter Fades, an Australian historical thriller about vaudeville and circus performers touring Victoria during the Great Depression. I wanted to preserve Australian showbiz history by writing an engaging story loosely based on true events. I found that the mammoth task of researching for this project would have been much easier if people had recorded their life experiences. This prompted me to create and present the How to Write and Sell Your Memoir Even If You’re Not Famous workshop after I found out that so many people wanted to write their life experiences but had no clue how to go about it.’
This online workshop will be presented via Microsoft Teams. There is no need to have a Teams account. You will need a computer, laptop, or electronic device with a camera and microphone. You will receive an email with a link to join the workshop. It’s as easy as that.
Feedback from past workshops
‘Very helpful and informative. Made me think more deeply about what to include in my writing and how to make it interesting! I would definitely be interested in another workshop. Thank you!’ Trish
‘Thank you, Jacqx. I loved this workshop. I found it helpful to see how structure works. “Gold nuggets” are a good idea to use emotional, evocative language. Very nice, thank you.’ Rita
‘Wonderful. Has given my dreams of writing, structure and a way forward. Thank you sooo much.’ Judi
‘Jacqx was very inclusive, personable and gracious in opening up this whole field of memoir writing. Thanks so much.’
‘Thanks so much! You are a great instructor and I felt very comfortable. Pros: I’m now viewing my book plan as a series of approachable chapters rather than a single big mountain to climb. I got several chapters planned, opening paragraph and more. Cons: Would be great if we had a whole day to do this! I would definitely sign up for that.‘ Phoebe
‘Thank you, Jacqx. The course has been so informative, and inspirational. This has opened a whole new world. I would love to have this continued.’ Deb
‘Jacqx memoir writing workshop was engaging and informative. Supportive environment with good feedback. Three hours was not long enough. Another workshop, please.’
‘Fabulous session–would love to have another soon. Maybe has helped me with clarification, maybe not. But it has widened my thoughts and made me want to keep trying to write something. Thanks.’ Anne
‘A really useful workshop. Too much material to get through comfortably in the time. A longer time frame would be good and asking people to think about their projects before coming. Many thanks!’
‘Jacqx, thank you for an excellent memoir workshop. Your information was clear, easy to understand, interesting and so valuable. You are a skilled facilitator.’ Robyn
‘A well conducted workshop. Sharing your knowledge and experiences in writing, giving me the tools to proceed and begin my journey or writing my memories and life journey for me. Best day ever!’ Maria
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