Lorraine’s Events and Appearances

Questions on any workshops or other events? Contact Lorraine.

March 2026 workshop
In-person retreat

TWO OPTIONS:

Thursday–Sunday, March 26–29, 2026 workshop (4 days)
Thursday–Tuesday, March 26–31, 2026 workshop (6 days)
In-person retreat

Writing a Braided Memoir

Offered at The Center at Mariandale, Ossining, NY
Cost:

Register and pay here.

Writing a Braided Memoir

A classical memoir tells a single, linear story. A braided memoir—beloved in today’s marketplace—yields a more complex story by interweaving multiple themes and narrative threads. We’ll explore how to infuse your memoir, making it both a compelling story and a way for readers to rethink socially significant issues.

Perfect for writers at all levels. Come ready to write.

For more information, or contact Lorraine.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET
On Zoom

Healing from Stillbirth

Private event offered through SHARE Parents of Utah

Healing from Stillbirth

Lorraine addresses a new book club for families healing from pregnancy, stillbirth, and infant loss.

Thursday–Friday, June 18–19, 2026 workshop
In-person retreat

Thursday–Friday, June 18–19, 2026
Workshop convenes:

The Power of Place: A Memoir Writing Weekend

Offered at The Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St, Peterborough, NH
Hosted by the Monadnock Writers’ Group
Tuition cost: $225
(Lodging and meals separate)
Maximum number of participants: 20 (first come, first served)

Register and pay for workshop here
(Meals and lodging separate)

Inns in Peterborough area include:

The Power of Place

Place and identity are inextricably linked. Using a personal map-drawing technique, prompts, and literary examples, we’ll explore, expand, and connect personal stories evoked by the buildings, streets, landscapes, and neighborhoods we’ve inhabited.

We’ll explore these and other scenarios. In this generative workshop you’ll produce new stand-alone pieces or new (or deepened) segments for larger works already underway.

For more information, or contact Lorraine.

Workshop Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations at least one week prior to the workshop. Cancellations up to two days before will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day before or the day of the workshop.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 talk
In-person presentation

Saturday, June 20, 2026
(9:45 a.m.–11:30 p.m.)

The Business of Memoir Writing

Offered at The Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St, Peterborough, NH
For the Monadnock Writers’ Group
Tuition cost: Free to the public

The Business of Memoir

We’ll cover how memoirs sell, the genre’s many subgenres, the three pathways to publication, and writing as a business. Come with questions of your own about the best ways to tell your story and position your work in today’s marketplace.

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October 2026 Writing Workshop Series
On Zoom

6–8 p.m. Wednesday, October 7
6–8 p.m. Wednesday, October 14
6–8 p.m. Wednesday, October 21
6–8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28

Talking to Yourself: The Art of Writing Inner Dialogue

Offered through The Sparkle Bookstore, Sparkill, NY
Cost: $445 (early bird rate due August 15); $515 (regular rate)
Maximum number of participants: 13 (first come, first served)
Register and pay here or for information

Talking to Yourself: The Art of Writing Inner Dialogue

All memoir writing highlights our experiences (what happens in the world) and our behaviors (how we respond to the world). The space between them is the writer’s inner life—the place where their real voice talks, generates insights, uncovers false stories, and creates meaning. You’ll learn techniques to elicit and use that crucial inner voice to maximum effect. Perfect for memoirists and fiction writers.

Workshop Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations at least one week prior to the workshop. Cancellations up to two days before will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day before or the day of the workshop.

Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026 workshop
In-person retreat

Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026
(7 p.m. Friday–1 p.m. Sunday)

Talking to Yourself: The Art of Writing Inner Dialogue

Offered at The Mainstay Inn & Cottage, Cape May, NJ
Workshop cost: $445 (early bird rate due August 15); $515 (regular rate)
(Room charge is separate and paid directly to the Mainstay Inn)
Maximum number of participants: 13 (first come, first served)

Two separate steps to join this retreat:

  1. Register and pay tuition costs for the workshop here.
  2. Register for your room directly through The Mainstay Inn at (609) 884‑8690. Rooms are listed on the Mainstay website. A one-night deposit is required to hold your room.

Talking to Yourself: The Art of Writing Inner Dialogue

All memoir writing highlights our experiences (what happens in the world) and our behaviors (how we respond to the world). The space between them is the writer’s inner life—the place where their real voice talks, generates insights, uncovers false stories, and creates meaning. You’ll learn techniques to elicit and use that crucial inner voice to maximum effect. Perfect for memoirists and fiction writers.

Workshop Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations at least one week prior to the workshop. Cancellations up to two days before will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day before or the day of the workshop.

Inn Cancellation Policy: Visit www.mainstayinn.com/policy-page.

 

Previous appearances are listed on the Past Events and Appearances page.