Create a Lasting Legacy for Your Family
Do you have family stories you'd love to share in a lasting way? Do you fear your life experiences will be forgotten when you pass away?
Discover how to write engaging life and family stories so you can create memorable stories in just six weeks.
If you love telling family stories, or if you’re the one who always enjoys hearing them; if you’ve told your children or grandchildren or nieces and nephews stories about when they were little, or when you were their age; if you’ve ever had a family member suggest you write some of those stories down, or if you’ve ever thought about it yourself—then you are in the right place.
If you have gone through something that you believe people should know about, or would benefit from hearing your experience, and you’ve been thinking of writing a memoir about it, then you are in the right place.
When you learn to recognize what kind of experiences make great stories and master the techniques of writing memoir or life and family stories, all your stories will be interesting, memorable and loved.
Pass It On: Write Your Legacy of Family Stories and Memoir
By the end of this course you will have written several life stories and know how to write many, many more—enough to fill a book and keep your memories and your family stories alive for generations.
Imagine your family leaning in to hear your stories over dinner, or your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews begging to hear just one more before they go to bed. See the joy on your loved ones' faces when you present them with a lasting record of their family stories to enjoy reading over and over.
Pick up the phone to hear them say, “Mom, I never knew that about you,” or “Dad, I learned so much from you describing your experience with…” or “I was so fascinated to learn my great-grandmother was an artist. I’ve always loved sketching. Maybe that’s where I got it from?” or “I didn’t think I could make it through this, but then I remembered your story about Grandpa surviving… and I knew I had it in me to keep going. Thanks so much for writing those stories.”
Entertain, educate, inspire and empower your family and descendants with stories of the people who came before them and made them who they are. Or use the skills taught here to write a memoir people will talk about! That’s all possible when you learn how to tell and preserve your life and family stories.
Hello!
I’m Jane Ann McLachlan, I have my Masters in English Literature and I’m the award-winning author of 14 books. I have been teaching writing skills for two decades to thousands of people, from teenagers to septuagenarians, and I’m looking forward to helping you write your wonderful life and family stories.
I was a college professor of Written Communications for over a decade before I left to write full-time and teach creative writing. The personal satisfaction of writing brings me daily pleasure and insights which you, too, will feel.
Every life is meaningful, and with my step-by-step instructions, live Q&A sessions, and personal feedback, you can learn to write memorable life stories and thought-provoking memoir.
Students from my courses and workshops have this to say:
"Jane Ann really knows her stuff. She's published textbooks, inspirational fiction, memoir, historical fiction, and science fiction, both traditionally and as an author-preneur. She shares her breadth of experience with the goal of making each person she works with the best writer they can be. She possesses an eye for detail and the ability to help her students understand both their strengths and areas for improvement in a positive and supporting environment." ~ Melanie M.
"I've been to other writing workshops and left feeling frustrated and discouraged and wondering, 'why did I ever think I could be a writer?' But I left your workshop with the tools and strategies you taught us and with this renewed and confident feeling that “I can do this!” It is the first time I had the courage and comfort level to share my writing with others in a group. That for me was a huge break-through! I’m eager to attend your next workshop.” ~ Nancy
"Jane Ann McLachlan’s workshop was loaded with practical advice. It was informative, interesting, and encouraging.” ~Rosanna
“Your writing course really made a significant impact on my approach to storytelling. With the guidance and resources you provided, I have been able to move forward in writing an exciting story. Thank you.” ~ James W.
"I attended your workshop last night and wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the presentation; I've attended a lot of classes and conferences over the years and I think this was one of the most useful writing-related sessions I've ever attended. Your knowledge of and passion for your craft was evident and I love your concept of downriver writing.” ~ Jessica V.