The above is a 2-minute clip from my 2-hour workshop held at the Lindsay Library and taped and aired by CogecoTV in October/November, 2013.
What People Are Saying About Memoir Writing Workshops
I started writing and telling stories in my early teens. I thought how nice it would be to write a novel; however, I thought I could never do that. I was afraid and felt inadequate until I went to Ruth Waring’s excellent workshop. Her workshop was interesting, informative and encouraging. Her voice was dulcet, soothing and pleasant. I felt excited and believed that I could accomplish my goal of becoming a writer. She said, “Now, go home and look in your mirror and say, ‘I am a writer.’” I did that! Thank you, Ruth! Jane W. – Lindsay, Ontario
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There once was a lady named Waring,
Her love of a good book was sharing.
To write from the heart
She taught us to start.
And now to be writers we’re daring! Brenda O. – Lindsay, Ontario
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I did indeed learn a good deal…Ruth. You are such a good teacher. You’ve given me inspiration to continue …. Rae F. – Woodville, Ontario
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It is a skill to write your memoir and for it to grasp the reader’s attention so quickly. Bravo to you, Ruth for sharing your skill with us! ~ Barb S. – Uxbridge, Ontario
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I enjoyed your workshop very much- definitely worth the effort to come from Whitby. I was thrilled to see the last page and the last reference. Bold and courageous. ~ Joey B. – Whitby, Ontario
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After watching/editing your workshop I am inspired to get some more of my family history recorded. Thanks again for letting me attend your workshop with my camera. Hopefully it will reach some people and inspire them to document some family memories as well. They are so priceless and can slip away so easily. ~ Marcus F. – CogecoTV, Peterborough, Ontario
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I wanted to thank you so much in approaching me at the Hub; that was a God moment, for me anyhow. Perhaps God has a plan for us to have met. Your encouragement meant a lot….Your advice to me was a big reassurance. I did not know what was in the program for this past weekend. The fact that you were there, with a workshop on writing was not a mere coincident, in my opinion. If the burden of writing a book…is in His plan, I hope I will become His tool in this process.… This weekend, you, and your workshop shall be the beginning of this trip, and who knows where He’ll lead me. ~ Lorinda L. – Toronto, Ontario
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