A 6-Week Memoir Workshop
Wednesdays: September 3 – October 8, 6-9 PM
Everyone has a story—this workshop helps you find yours and tell it with confidence, clarity, and heart. Taught by ten-time Moth StorySLAM champion and NPR-featured storyteller Stacey Bader Curry, this six-week introductory workshop is designed for anyone curious about the craft of personal storytelling. Whether you're a writer seeking to refine your voice, a performer eager to take the stage, or simply someone with a story to share, this course provides a warm, supportive space to explore, shape, and share your narrative.
Each week, participants will engage in generative exercises, listen to and analyze compelling stories, and receive personalized feedback. We’ll cover core storytelling techniques—structure, stakes, voice, and presence—along with tips on developing confidence and authenticity in live or recorded delivery.
The course culminates in an optional final showcase, where participants can perform a five-minute story for friends and guests. No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to dive in.
Optional bonus: Participants will also be invited on an (optional) field trip to a live Moth event in Boston.
You’ll leave with:
A polished personal story (and a few drafts-in-progress)
Foundational tools for crafting and telling stories in any setting
New connections and a community of fellow storytellers
Come with a notebook and an open mind!
$275 Members/$475 Nonmembers
Stacey Bader Curry is a eight-time Moth StorySLAM winner and two-time GrandSLAM champion known for her honest, humorous, and deeply human storytelling. Her stories have been featured on NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour, PBS’s Stories from the Stage, Maine Public’s Sound Bites, and popular podcasts including The Story Collider and Love Hurts. In print, her personal essays have appeared in Newsweek and several essay anthologies.
A passionate teacher and performer, Stacey leads workshops that empower others to craft and share their personal narratives with clarity and impact. She draws on her training from The New School’s MFA program, the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop, and advanced courses at the 92nd Street Y, as well as her academic background in neuroscience from NYU, to offer a multidimensional approach to storytelling.
Now based in Maine after many years in New York City, Stacey teaches storytelling workshops and consults with individuals and organizations, helping people shape their lived experiences into powerful, memorable narratives. She believes storytelling is not only a creative outlet but a connective force that brings meaning, empathy, and joy into the world.
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-200-7180 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
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If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one partial scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Application Due two weeks prior to the workshop start date, at 9:00 a.m.
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