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It's the story of your life...but how do you even begin to write it? Learn how to write your memoir at the Forsyth Writes Together workshop. Get insider tips from our panel of local authors that will help you: - Develop a writing style that keeps readers interested in your story
- Establish a writing process to consistently put words on the page
- Self-publish or find a publisher for your memoir
The authors will also participate in a Q&A session with the audience and sign copies of their books at the end of the workshop. Forsyth Writes Together: How to Write a Memoir Tuesday, May 2 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cumming Library No registration required.
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What's Your Favorite Song? : The Life, Family and Music of George and Emma Kelly by G. Ross KellyIf you enjoyed reading about "The Lady of 6,000 Songs" in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, you will love going behind the scenes to see how this remarkable entertainer and her husband successfully juggled their marriage, her Hall of Fame music career, his sign business, and at the same time, raise ten children. Author Ross Kelly chronicles a firsthand account of this nonstop, whirlwind family music fest.
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I Am Charlotte by Charlotte Gober CzekalaIn the 1940s, before it was common for girls to be strong and athletic, young Charlotte learned discipline and perseverance through sports. The confidence she gained on the field led her to start a drug treatment center for teenagers and bring Nar-Anon east of the Mississippi River. But she faced challenges in her own family, as two of her children struggled with addiction. This memoir explains all the ways Charlotte's faith helped her overcome adversity.
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My Uncle Pat by Charles A. PitcherMy Uncle Pat lived a rather unique and mostly bizarre life. Perhaps his family and his heritage contributed to his uniqueness. His mother was a liberated woman with business sense, wandlerlust, and enough ambition to accomplish whatever she wanted. His father came from humble beginnings, but proved himself an astute businessman. Uncle Pat inherited all these qualities from his parents, but he often misapplied them to comical and grandiose schemes. This book is the story of his life lived well outside the conventional box.
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The Lottery by Syed Riaz AhmedFrom Dhaka to Dahlonega: When Syed Riaz Ahmed won the diversity visa lottery to immigrate to the United States, it opened the door to a new life in a land of opportunity. He wanted to provide his family with a better lifestyle, with the comfort and security not possible in Pakistan. And so began his journey to a new country, a new lifeā¦and a whole new set of problems. Did Ahmed truly win the lottery?
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