THE FIRST COURSE STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2026.
For March dates email Lisa at lisamarksmedia@gmail.com
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FROM BLANK PAGE TO MEMOIR
Find your voice on this 4* week online memoir writing course for beginners. Tell your story with confidence and realise your dream!
*Plus a follow up group session and 1 HOUR private consultation with Lisa
NEW YEAR OFFER! Just £249. Valid until 31/1/26.
Small groups * Plenty of support *Accountability * Inspiration * And fun!
no experience? no problem!
Want to write a memoir or autobiography that your family or friends can enjoy but have no writing experience, or no idea where to begin?
I can help you with that.
As the author of the celebrity journalism memoir Ryan is Ready for You Now (number one in Amazon’s pop-culture list), I know exactly what it takes to write your life story.
I’m also a book editor, writing coach and I also run a successful network of writers groups.
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REFERRAL BONUS! ONE FREE HOUR OF CONSULTATION WITH LISA FOR EVERY PERSON YOU INTRODUCE TO THE COURSE*
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Join me online for FOUR memoir writing sessions over the course of a 4-week period. Plus a follow up session one month later.
We will meet on four consecutive Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm.
THE FIRST COURSE STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2026.
A Zoom invite will be sent after you sign up.
The fifth group session will be held a month after the fourth session for a quick chat about your progress and any help you may require.
The price includes an additional 1 HOUR private consultation with me, giving you a place to talk more freely about your memoir. This is an informal chat, and should leave you feeling confident and excited for your memoir.
Additionally, you will receive a ‘100-questions for family and friends’ prompt document. Ideal if your memoir or autobiography is something that requires interviewing those close to you.
Plus, memoir writing templates and motivational materials.
The course costs £249. Book by scanning the QR code or clicking on this link.
Email lisamarksmedia@gmail.com for further information.
Payment in full is required up front.
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WHO will benefit from this course?
First-time memoir writers who have never written creatively before and want clear guidance in a supportive, non-intimidating environment.
People with life experience who feel their personal story matters but are uncertain how to shape it into a readable, engaging narrative.
Writers lacking confidence who may have started and stopped, struggle with self-doubt, or need encouragement and accountability to keep going.
Those returning to writing after a long break, or bloggers, who want to turn fragments, diary entries or reflections into a more cohesive memoir.
People seeking connection and reflection, who value sharing stories, listening to others, and being part of a small and encouraging writing community.
Anyone curious about memoir writing who wants practical tools, gentle structure and expert guidance without any pressure to be perfect (in fact, perfectionism is frowned upon!).
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WHY SHOULD YOU LISTEN TO ANYTHING I HAVE TO SAY?
I’m an author, screenwriter, editor and journalist. I have made my living from writing for more than 30 years.
I have written for national newspapers and magazines, both in the UK and Los Angeles, where I was a columnist for the Guardian Film pages. I also attended film school and won a major film competition and wrote, directed and produced a short film that was shown at two major film festivals. I went on to write, produce and direct two more.
I have sold screenplays, directed table reads, and storylined on a major soap. I lived and worked in Hollywood, and learned a lot from some extremely talented and successful writers, directors and producers – and now, I can pass that on to you!
I have also produced my own podcast and during lockdown, I published my celebrity journalism memoir, Ryan is Ready for you Now. Learn more here.
Additionally, I’ve taught in universities around the country, and now run my own network of writers groups locally. I founded my first writers group in Hollywood; it was a very successful group that spawned book, TV and film deals – and now I’m doing the same in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend!
I’m also proud to be working with private clients, who just like you, want to get their story down on paper; last year, Lifeline, by Darren Ryan, a book I edited, was published to great acclaim.
I am safe pair of hands, and crucially, I understand how hard it can be to pour your full self into your writing. I will never push you beyond your limits. My aim is to create a safe, fun and bully-free environment. Community and connection is everything.
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THE CONTENT OF THE WORKSHOP
This fun, supportive five-week course is designed for anyone who wants to turn life experience into a compelling memoir. Whether you’re starting from a blank page or have a half-formed draft, you’ll be guided through the essential elements of memoir writing – from finding your theme and voice to shaping structure, emotion and meaning.
Alongside expert teaching, you’ll be part of a warm, encouraging group where writers invest in one another’s stories, building confidence, motivation and momentum together.
What You’ll Learn
Over five weeks, you will:
- Discover the core theme and purpose of your memoir
- Find and develop your authentic narrative voice
- Shape your story using clear, effective structure
- Write with emotional depth, honesty and reflection
- Use sensory detail to bring scenes to life
- Revise your work with confidence and clarity
- Understand next steps towards publishing or sharing your work
Weekly Course Breakdown
- Week 1: Finding your story, theme and key life moments
- Week 2: Crafting voice, tone and narrative style
- Week 3: Structure, flow and shaping a strong narrative arc
- Week 4: Reflection, emotion, editing and writing with depth
- Week 5 (one month later): Progress report – and what comes next
The private session with Lisa will be scheduled when the course starts.
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Format & Schedule
- Live on Zoom
- Weeknight sessions (7:30–9:00pm)
- 60 minutes of teaching, examples and workshop time
- 30 minutes of Q&A each week
- One private 1 HOUR consultation with Lisa included
THE FIRST COURSE STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2026.
A Zoom invite will be sent when you sign up.
Who It’s For
This course is ideal for:
- First-time memoir writers
- Writers unsure where to begin
- Those lacking confidence or motivation
- Writers seeking accountability and encouragement
- Anyone wanting to connect personal experience with wider themes
By the End of the Course
You’ll leave with:
- A clear memoir outline
- Writing prompts and course materials
- Written excerpts you can build on
- A stronger, more confident writing voice
- A sustainable writing practice
- A clear plan for your next steps
- And almost certainly new friends!
Most importantly, you’ll have permission to tell your story and the confidence to keep going.
The course costs £249. Book by scanning the QR code or clicking on this link.
THE FIRST COURSE STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2026.
A Zoom invite will be sent when you sign up.
Email lisamarksmedia@gmail.com for further information.
Payment in full is required up front.
BOOK NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK!
AND FINALLY…
The course will be capped at 10 attendees. The next course will start in either March or April 2026, date TBC.
Critique not criticism only. This is a safe space. Everybody is welcome. Bullying and rudeness will not be tolerated.
Be aware that we may be talking about sensitive subjects, so please tread carefully.
Client testimonial:
“Working with Lisa on Lifeline was a truly special experience. She believed in me when others did not, and helped take the notes in my journals and shape them into what became my memoir, Lifeline. Writing about my battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is complex and deeply personal, yet Lisa gave me the time I needed and guided me through the process of writing with skill, integrity and sensitivity. Lisa was always supportive and never over-bearing. She knew when to challenge me, when to hold the line and when to simply let me write. Her experience as a writer was invaluable and I’ll be forever grateful for having Lisa as my editor. She kept pushing me to get the best out of me for my book and for the reader.” – Darren Ryan, author of Lifeline, Founder of Lifeline Coaching and Mentoring.
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REFERRAL OFFER *Up to 3 hours consultation with Lisa (3 people), after the person you introduced to the course has paid in full.
Message from Lisa Marks:
“I am a real person who cares about your story. The personal touch is important to me, so please email me at lisamarksmedia@gmail.com, if you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this course.
“I’m here to give you permission to write, give you the confidence to tell your story and shepherd you through the process, with confidence and clarity. We’ll have some fun along the way too!”
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