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Kathrin Lake: Writer, Author, Teacher

FEBRUARY 2023, SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE, MEXICO!

San Miguel Allende Writer’s Conference has opened ALL its classes up to the world for 2023 in Mexico. In-person classes will remain small and safe, so do make sure you register ASAP. We will be making these classes very interactive, with homework you will share for feedback, including my notes. I have two workshops and a consulting package too. My one on memoirs based on my book, cover below, How to Write and Enthralling Memoir Using Fiction Techniques, and another, Actors’ Tricks for Character Development in Fiction Writing. Also you can have a personal one-on-one consultation with me for $60. I think we may be able to do those by Zoom too. Links and desciptions below.

SESSION 3 WORKSHOP | W34 | WED 15 FEB | 9:00-11:00AM | Actors’ Tricks for Character Development in Fiction Writing with Kathrin Lake

• Type: Workshop
• Genre: Fiction
• Level: Beginner–Intermediate
• Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
• Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. CST

Using her Theatre background, author and master writing teacher, Kathrin Lake, will show you how to use techniques actors use to develop characters. If you are concerned your characters are too flat, dull, or unrealistic, this class will inspire you. If you struggle with creating character backstories, Kathrin will show you how to zoom into the most crucial elements to create intriguing characters with a past. An interactive, enlightening, and fun class.

https://sanmiguelwritersconference.org/product/actors-tricks-for-character-development/

SESSION 5 WORKSHOP | W54 | THR 16 FEB | 1:00-3:00PM | How to Write Enthralling Memoirs Using Fiction Techniques with Kathrin Lake

• Type: Workshop
• Genre: Memoir
• Level: Beginner–Intermediate
• Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
• Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. CST

Whether you are writing a memoir to share your experience with the world or just for your family, memoirists are especially vulnerable to falling into the trap of “telling” versus “showing.” Kathrin Lake, author of The Happy Hammock series (amusing memoirs of life in Mexico), will show you how to make your memoir a compelling read using fiction techniques. Kathrin will lead exercises using writing prompts designed for memoir writing, as well as worksheets to help in structuring a memoir.

https://sanmiguelwritersconference.org/product/how-to-write-enthralling-memoirs-using-fiction-techniques/

AND One-on-One Consultations with ME!

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION | Creating Memoirs: Structure and Content with Kathrin Lake

USD$60.00

• Type: Individual Consultation
• Genre: Memoir
• Writing Sample: Optional (details below)
• Length: 30 minutes

Please write directly to vswwriting@gmail.com to register for a consultation.

This will be a general writing coaching session tailored to you. Whether you need some help structuring your memoir, or you need help trying to decide what goes in and what stays out, I can help you, but I can also help with any other general memoir writing questions or concerns. In my book, “How to Write an Enthralling Memoir Using Fiction Techniques” there are a number of writing techniques I describe to keep your readers engaged and wondering what will happen (to you) next.

Bring a one-page sample if you want to, but not necessary. Also, if you can be prepared to verbally summarize your story, it’s focus and any message that you want to impart, that will be helpful.

https://sanmiguelwritersconference.org/product/consult-creating-memoirs/

How to Write an Enthralling Memoir Using Fiction Techniques. I hope it will become the gold standard to learning how to write super engaging memoirs that read like great fiction. BRAND NEW and ON AMAZON NOW!

The Happy Hammock Memoir Series