Discover the Story Only You Can Tell

Every life holds stories worth telling.

These memoir writing workshops help you transform lived experiences into compelling memoir, personal essays, and creative nonfiction through thoughtful guidance, practical techniques, and a supportive community of writers.

Upcoming Workshops

Join an upcoming workshop and begin exploring the stories only you can tell.

Whether you're new to creative nonfiction or looking to deepen your practice, each workshop combines craft, reflection, and constructive feedback in a welcoming environment. Offered in English and French, online and in person, my workshops are designed to make storytelling accessible wherever you are.

Tue, Nov 03
L’art de la réécriture - Atelier en français | Sherbrooke
Centre Communautaire Françoise Dunn
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Nov 03, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EST – Nov 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m. EST
Centre Communautaire Françoise Dunn, 2050 Boul de Portland, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 1T9, Canada
Atelier de révision et de perfectionnement destiné aux participant·e·s ayant complété l’atelier 1 : Ton histoire compte. La version française de The Art of Revision, offerte en présentiel à Sherbrooke en collaboration avec Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action.
Date and time is TBD
The Art of Revision: Bringing Your Draft to Life
Google Meet
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Date and time is TBD
Google Meet
A revision and editing workshop designed for participants who have completed Workshop 1: Your Story Matters.
Date and time is TBD
From Draft to Publication: Navigating the Literary World
Google Meet
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Date and time is TBD
Google Meet
An introductory workshop for writers who are ready to share their work with a wider audience.
Tue, Sep 22
Ton histoire compte - Atelier en français | Sherbrooke
Centre Communautaire Françoise Dunn
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Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EDT – Oct 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. EDT
Centre Communautaire Françoise Dunn, 2050 Boul de Portland, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 1T9, Canada
Atelier d’initiation à l’écriture autobiographique et au récit personnel. La version française de Your Story Matters, offerte en présentiel à Sherbrooke en collaboration avec Sherbrooke Loisirs-Action.
Sat, Sep 12
Lettres à travers le temps - En Français - Gratuit
Mi-Vallon (Mid-Valley) Park
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Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Mi-Vallon (Mid-Valley) Park, 1443 Rue Milan, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 1V8, Canada
Atelier gratuit en présentiel, offert en français Une expérience de trois heures combinant écriture autobiographique, méditation et yin yoga pour explorer votre histoire sous un nouvel angle.
Mon, Aug 17
Your Story Matters : From Idea to First Draft
Google Meet
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Aug 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Sep 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
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An introductory workshop in memoir writing and personal storytelling.

What You'll Gain

Find Your Story

Craft Compelling Narratives

Grow as a Writer

Through guided exercises and reflection, you'll discover that extraordinary writing often begins with ordinary experiences.

Learn the essential tools of memoir and creative nonfiction to transform memories into engaging narratives.

Receive thoughtful feedback, connect with a supportive community, and develop the confidence.

tESTIMONIALS

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The “Your Story Matters” workshop not only improved my writing skills, but shifted the way I view my own stories.

- Margaret D.

Working on small writing exercises allowed me to apply each technique step by step, and I now feel more confident using those same tools in my longer pieces.

- Christyna H.

Estefania is an insightful, compassionate instructor. She listens well and gives useful feedback. The class is structured to take a writer through the process of enlivening their story with powerful emotional and sensory details.

- Vicki P.

Estefania's Your Story Matters workshop helped me realize that I can do this—that my story matters and that all it takes is setting the intention to tell what I carry inside.

- Domingo P.

Collaborations

My writing workshops and creative projects have been hosted and supported by literary and community organizations